Weeks Bay Reserve Employment Opportunities

NON-MERIT POSITIONS

Some jobs are direct appointment classifications. For these jobs no examination is given, and no employment register is created. Applicants should make applications directly to the State agency of interest. 

Mail the completed application to Weeks Bay Reserve, Attn: Angela Underwood, Manager, 11300 US Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL 36532

The completed form may also be emailed to angela.underwood@dcnr.alabama.gov or dropped at the facility during office hours, Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. You may also include a current resume.

For questions regarding positions please contact Angela Underwood at (251) 928-9792

• Laborer This position involves a broad variety of assignments to support the operations of the Reserve including building and grounds maintenance and special event work, light carpentry, boardwalk and trail maintenance, custodial work, and setup/breakdown/cleanup of rental events (meetings, seminars, receptions, etc.). Heavy lifting and manual labor are expected. Work with small power equipment (weed eater, lawnmower, chainsaw) is expected upon completion of use/safety training. This is a non-merit, direct appointment position.

MERIT POSITIONS

Jobs in the State Classified Service are filled under a merit system which is based on competitive selection, following the principle that positions are filled on an equal opportunity basis.  Permanent jobs with the State are filled by appointment from eligible lists made up of people who have successfully passed an examination or have met the minimum requirements for a training and experience evaluation. Each examination is based on the kind of experience, training, and knowledge needed for the particular kind of job. Examinations are open on a continuous basis for many job classifications. This means that a person can make application at any time. Because vacancies in these job classes occur at irregular intervals throughout the year, applications are accepted at all times to ensure that an up-to-date employment register is maintained.  When a position becomes available, the applicants that have applied online are considered.  You must be on the online register to be considered, and the registers are typically updated 3-4 times a year.  Current and Continuous Job Announcements can be found at www.personnel.alabama.gov

• Education Coordinator (Natural Resources Planner): The Education Coordinator oversees K-12 and community education and outreach programs at the Reserve. The position requires education experience (formal or informal) as well as proficiency in biological and environmental science or a closely related field and a love of the outdoors. Duties may include leading interpretive tours, making presentations to community organizations, developing and implementing educational workshops for teachers, developing and implementing k-12 field trips and summer estuary camps, and participating at outreach events and festivals. Additionally, this person helps develop information for the Reserve website and social media pages. 

Please note the following:

Unless otherwise indicated, all positions are full time with the following benefits:

• Low-cost health insurance (optional dental, vision, and family coverage also available)
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• Accrued sick and annual leave
• Retirement Benefits

The Reserve facility is open Monday- Saturday from 8am-5pm.Weekend work is to be expected in most positions.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in its hiring or employment practices nor in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities.