Employment Opportunities

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  High School graduate, or equivalent. 

 

Experience:  None.

 

Substitution:  None.

 

Certification/Licensure:  None.

Preferred: Some high school coursework in the natural sciences, like biology, ecology, environmental science, earth science, geology, or similar area. Interest in nature education and recreation.

 

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following section weighted as indicated:
 

1. Training and Experience Rating...….100%

Note: SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will be based on the results of the Training & Experience rating. The top 50 candidates who pass the training and experience rating will be forwarded to the hiring department for an interview.

Examination/Screening Process: The examination for Naturalist Aide will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on the answers provided. A candidate must pass the training and experience rating in order to be advanced in the process.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who file a properly completed application and pass the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as an Naturalist Aide. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for one month or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation:
Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader)  You will need to print off this posting and also answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them if you complete a paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact Mirian Simpson at mirian.simpson@co.ramsey.mn.us or by phone at (651) 266-2711.