Recreation Specialist III - Park Naturalist

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a part-time position with a 32-Hour cap per week in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale Policy and Standards Manual. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Personnel Rules.

An employee in this class is responsible for the organization and personal leadership of a variety of recreation activities in an indoor and/or outdoor recreation setting or facility. Assist in overseeing staff who handles organizing and conduction games, sports, social and other recreational activities. Work is normally performed under the general supervision of a higher classified employee who issues written and oral instructions. Work is reviewed by the immediate supervisor; constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Responsible for general upkeep, maintenance, and cultivation of food forest, butterfly garden, and children’s garden venues
• Monitor and maintain plant health and appearance
• Manage and mentor small and large groups of volunteers
• Keep accurate record of volunteer hours
• Plan and lead field trips for small and large groups students
• Maintain organized and accurate record of landscape maintenance
• Promote community partnerships
• Control invasive plants within the cultivated venues
• Make decisions regarding cultivation such as plant placement, plant nutrition, seasonal irrigation schedules, pest management, and plant selection
• Use environmentally conscious cultivation and maintenance practices
• Maintain and update digital and/or online records of cultivated flora
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

High school or G.E.D.Must be 18 years old or olderIf working as a water aerobics instructor, must possess two (2) years experience in water aerobics instruction, valid American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer certification and First Aid Certificate. Preferred United States Water Fitness Association certification or equivalentIf working at the Aquatic Center, must possess American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, OR certification as a USA Swimming Certified Coach and US Masters Swimming Coach. If working as an adult sports official or coach, must possess one (1) year experience in sports instruction or officiating.If working as a lead event worker, must possess two (2) years experience working with a special events team.If working as a tennis instructor, must possess one (1) year experience in tennis instruction. Ability to instruct while adhering to professional standards set for by the U.S. Professional Tennis Association. Ability to demonstrate 4.0 level of ability in accordance with National Tennis Rating Program. Preferred U.S Professional Tennis Association or Professional Tennis Registery membership.If working as a face painter, must possess six (6) months experience in an artistic fieldCandidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment Preferences Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in horticulture and/or educationExperience with the cultivation and maintenance of butterfly gardens and food forestsWilling and able to work outside in hot and humid conditions year round
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work entails sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and fingers dexterity keyboarding. The employee may be required on rare occasions to lift up to 50 pounds.

Sometimes work is stressful when working under stringent time constraints. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or
emailsupport@governmentjobs.com .

This is a part time temporary non-benefited position.

Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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• City of Fort Lauderdale

• (954) 828-5300

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