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- Education Specialist
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN
- (Exam Number 009036)
Bi-Weekly Salary (full-time): Starting, $1,302.37 - Maximum, $1,837.89
Approx. Annual Rate (full-time): Starting, $33,991.86 - Maximum, $47,968.93
Information about the current opening:
This position is a job share, working 20 hours per week. The salary listed above is based on full-time (40 hours/week) work and will be pro-rated based on actual hours worked. Vacation, holiday and sick leave benefits will be pro-rated based on the percent of hours worked. Health insurance contributions will be 50 percent of the amount for full-time coverage.
REQUIREMENTS:- A Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of experience working in formal or informal educational settings.
- Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license. The driver's license must have no suspensions or revocations for driving-related offenses within the two (2) year period prior to date of appointment. Suspensions for parking-related offenses are excluded.
- Depending on the job vacancy, specific areas of expertise and experience may be desirable:
a. Plant and animal handling;
b. Early childhood development, school, or organizational group setting teaching;
c. Interpretive naturalist certification; and/or
d. Art and illustration program teaching.
Successful candidates will have experience with animal handling and transport. Informal environmental teaching experience is preferred. This position is located at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, which is open 7 days/week, 365 days/year. Work schedules vary and employees may be required to work weekends and holidays.
GENERAL DUTIES:
Performs responsible work to plan, develop and teach educational and enrichment programs in formal and informal learning environments.
TO APPLY:
BY THE DEADLINE NOTED ABOVE, YOU MUST:
1. Submit a City of Saint Paul Application via online, mail, fax, or in person.
2. Submit the following additional materials via mail, in person, email, or fax.- A legible photo copy of your proof of education (e.g., transcript or diploma), and
- Completed Qualifications Rating Examination.
EXAM SUBJECT: Qualifications Rating Examination
EXAM INFORMATION:
The Qualifications Rating Examination involves an evaluation of your training and experience as it relates to the duties of this position. This includes an assessment of your answers to the attached Qualifications Rating Examination. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and examination. You must submit your completed application, examination, and proof of education by the application deadline; late materials will not be accepted.
Note that the non-promotion eligible list will be pass/fail and the promotion eligible list will be ranked.
This position requires a background check, medical examination, and a driver's license check as a condition of employment.
Competencies and Essential Functions
EDUCATION SPECIALIST
The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class. A complete job description is available in the Office of Human Resources or online at http://www.stpaul.gov/web/JobDescriptions. Essential Functions are functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions are items #1-6 and #8.
1. Demonstrates an understanding of the common terms, methods and current standards to develop, deliver, and evaluate ageappropriate innovative curriculum and education programs.
2. Demonstrates ability to lead large groups of participants using an understanding of methods and techniques to effectively enrich or educate a certain age group and/or certain individual needs of a group of participants.
3. Demonstrates an ability to use a range of current and modern job-related office equipment and software.
4. Demonstrates an ability to plan and organize own work such as curriculum development, coordination of program details, program delivery and program evaluation. Demonstrates an ability to analyze situations or issues that arise and identify and solve the normal problems and challenges associated with this work.
5. Demonstrates an ability to provide a comfortable and continually safe environment, including the ability to identify common risks and liability implications. Demonstrates a physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
6. Demonstrates an ability to effectively listen, speak, write and interact with diverse audiences including, but not limited to: coworkers, program participants, children, parents. Demonstrates an ability to write curriculum, training materials and reports that can be easily understood by the reader. Demonstrates an ability to respect the diverse ages, backgrounds and abilities of others.
7. Demonstrates effective teamwork by being self-motivated, accepting of assignments and by completing assignments within agreed-upon deadlines. Demonstrates an ability to lead and supervise program participants and volunteer assistants.
8. Demonstrates an understanding of methods, techniques and rules to effectively handle and care for plants and animals under one's care during educational programming, if applicable.
9. Demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative in supporting the vision and mission of the assigned unit and organization in a professional manner. Demonstrates the ability to be courteous, knowledgeable and well-groomed.
10. Demonstrates good customer service skills at all times, whether on the phone, via email or in person, either off site or on grounds. Demonstrates a commitment and ability to continuously improve customer service.
11. Demonstrates ability to assist with other duties as assigned.
NUMBER OF JOB OPENINGS: 1
LOCATION OF CURRENT JOB OPENINGS: Parks and Recreation
QUALIFICATIONS RATING EXAMINATION
Instructions:
The rating of your qualifications is based on the experience and training you list for each of the specific skill areas in this exam. Be as specific as possible in answering the questions. Your resume and application are NOT part of the exam; the person(s) rating this exam will not know anything about your training and experience other than what you tell them on this exam. The information you provide is subject to verification from current/former employers. You must submit the exam by the application deadline. You may submit your exam by mail, email, in person or by fax (see Job Announcement).
Use separate paper for your responses. Put your name on each sheet of paper and write the corresponding question number by your response. Limit your responses to one page per question.
1. Describe your experience in the area of animal handling and transport. Include the number of years experience, the types of positions, and your level of responsibility.
2. Describe your experience planning and organizing curriculum development, coordinating program details, and delivering and evaluating programs.
3. Describe the most important program you have implemented. What was your specific role and responsibilities? What unanticipated difficulties arose in carrying out the plan?
An Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer
Application & Additional Materials Deadline Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Contact for Questions
Kelly Barto at 651-266-6483
Or
Lynn Harwell at 651-266-6500
City of Saint Paul
Office of Human Resources
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-266-6500
24 hours Recorded Jobline: 651-266-6502
Fax: 651-292-7656
Website: www.stpaul.gov/jobs.asp
Email: Jobs@stpaul.gov- Posted: 10/28/09
- (Exam Number 009036)
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