RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37001478
LITHIA, FL, US, 33547
Requisition No: 828254
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37001478
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37001478
Salary: $3166.67 month/$38,000.04 annual
Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2024
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RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water, and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II (37001478)
Alafia River State Park
Contact: Tracy Felts, Assistant Bureau Chief
(941)882-7191
An exciting opportunity is available for a strong leader with a diversified Florida Park Service and resource management background to fill the position of Park Manager II at Alafia River State Park. Residence is required in a 3 bedroom/2 bath modular home. The staff consists of 5 FTE’s including 4 Park Rangers, 1 PSS, and OPS staff.
The Difference You Will Make:
Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM
How You Will Grow:
DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
Where You Will Work:
Alafia River State Park
14326 S. County Road 39
Lithia, FL 33547
Alafia River State Park is a reclaimed phosphate mine with some of the most radical elevation changes in the state. This makes it a hot spot for mountain bikers who traverse the scenic and challenging International Mountain Biking Association trails. Equestrians and hikers can explore 20 miles of hilly trails through forests and flatwoods. There are also canoeing and fishing opportunities. The park is located 10 mile south of Tampa
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Pay:
Base salary $3,166.67 month/$38,000.04 annual
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.
VISITOR SERVICES - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Coordinates interpretive programs, activities, and schedules. Supervises the staff in providing visitor services.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Participates in and supervises the resource management program. Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, utilizes control burning techniques and maintains fire lanes. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans; recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements water resources management plans. Seeks partnerships and grant funding to meet resource management needs. Monitor, assess and protect archaeological resources.
MAINTENANCE - Identifies maintenance needs through daily inspections. Maintains maintenance schedules and supervises the staff to ensure maintenance on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis is regularly performed. Supervises and assists with the maintenance of grounds, facilities, and equipment. Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks, and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
ADMINISTRATION – Participates in employee training, supervision, and discipline. Supervises the staff in fiscal, purchasing, and property procedures and policies. Participates in the administration of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. Coordinates work schedules and assignments. Checks reports and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.
PROTECTION - Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all facilities and resources, and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor. Prepares and implements the Park Protection Plan in accordance with Operations Policy Manual.
OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Florida Park Service management, operations, and mission
- building maintenance and construction techniques
- cultural and natural resource management techniques
- general maintenance of facilities and equipment
- ADA requirements
- Retail sales and marketing
SKILL IN:
- personnel management and leadership
- determining work priorities, assigning work, and ensuring proper completion of assignments
- use of computers and related software
- use of a variety of hand tools, small engines, power tools, and large equipment
ABILITY TO:
- participate in all aspects of resource management, including prescribed fire.
- operate four-wheel drive vehicles, tractors, off-road vehicles and other resource management equipment.
- supervise people.
- provide effective leadership.
- provide training for career service, volunteer, OPS and AmeriCorps staff.
- provide visitor assistance services.
- effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- prepare and maintain schedules and work reports.
- work independently.
- Maintain relationships with CSO
- work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies.
- maintain a valid driver license.
- reside on park property.
- satisfactorily complete fingerprinting and background check.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver’s License
Residency
Preferred Qualification:
Pack Test Qualified
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
This position is a Position of Trust. Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market: Tampa