PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000864

Requisition No: 853450 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000864

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000864 

Salary:  AGENCY TO UPDATE 

Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2025 

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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in: Keystone Heights, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Park Services Specialist- 37000846

An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to fill the position of Park Services Specialist at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. Flexibility and a high level of commitment are required for this position. Professionalism and the ability to perform as part of a close-knit team are essential attributes for any applicant to this position.

DUTIES AND 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.

Administration: Utilizes computers & related software including all Microsoft Office products and the State of Florida proprietary programs including but not limited to MFMP, People First, Reserve America, FLEET, etc.  Prepares budget requests, provides for effective expenditures, tracks facility, equipment, materials, parts and supply inventories.  Prepares vehicles reports, maintenance logs and maintenance schedules.  Studies technical publications, specifications and manuals.  Performs other related duties as required.

Maintenance: Performs maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Identifies equipment and facility maintenance needs via daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of all park areas of responsibility.  Set and maintain maintenance schedules and prioritizes the routine, preventive and corrective actions to meet or exceed Florida Park Service standards.  Support, train and oversee assigned staff to accomplish the parks maintenance needs in an efficient manner.  Equipment maintenance, repair and overhauls may include but are not limited to: electric, gas and diesel engines, motors, generators, pumps, compressors, saws, drills, presses, torches, welders, grinders, landscape equipment, mowers, sprayers, chainsaws, power tools pressure washers, UTV’s, ATV’s, golf carts, fire suppression equipment, trailers, vehicles, carburetors, cooling systems, power train, transmission, clutch, brake and suspension systems, trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, airboats and other specialized equipment.  Facility maintenance repair and construction may include but are not limited to; boardwalks, sidewalks, trails, buildings, HVAC equipment, fences, fire lines, camp sites, electrical service, valves, sinks, drain fields, sewers, lift stations, public drinking water wells and other sanitary and plumbing fixtures.

Park Protection: Supports the park staff through the maintenance program for all visitor and employee safety and protection activities including, but not limited to, researches and prepares action plans, conducts safety inspections of parks equipment and facilities oversees and trains others in safe use of equipment and maintains safety records.  Response to emergency situations.

Resource Management:  Supports the park staff through the maintenance program for all natural and cultural resource management activities including, but not limited to, imperiled species management, exotic and nuisance species control, mechanical and prescribed fire habitat restoration efforts, erosion control, hydrological restoration and historical preservation. 

Visitor Services: Supports the park staff through the maintenance program for visitor service activities including, but not limited to, interpretation, education, special events & public use of the park.  Meets public, interprets resources, facilities, services, resolves visitor complaints and provides for good public relations.  Works cooperatively with a variety of governmental agencies, media groups, Citizens Support Organizations, and other community service groups.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the principles & techniques of the skilled building trades & mechanical repair work
• safety procedures required in maintenance & repair work
• good public relations. 

SKILL IN:

• using tools & equipment
• training others in using tools & equipment
• installation & repair work in plumbing which includes but is not limited to valves, sinks, sewers, lift stations & wells
• installation & repair work in carpentry which includes but is not limited to roofing, trim, framing, flooring, doors & windows
• installation & repair work in electrical which includes but is not limited to electrical wiring, appliances & electrical repairs to structures
• installation & repair work in masonry which includes but is not limited to brick, cement & block work
• application & repair in painting
• installation, maintenance & repair of electric motors, generators & other mechanical equipment
• supervising & training others to perform preventive maintenance
• troubleshooting & resolving mechanical, fuel & electrical problems in diesel & gasoline-powered equipment
• utilizing acetylene torches & welders to perform necessary metal fabrication & repairs
• the performance of carpentry repairs to buildings & boardwalks/walkways
• the utilization of Microsoft Office suite products 

ABILITY TO:

• train & schedule staff
• obtain & schedule materials & contractors to perform a variety of skilled trade functions
• read blueprints & electronics schematics
• take accurate measurements
• identify & resolve repair needs of buildings & equipment
• efficiently research & effectively implement new or innovative methods of repair & maintenance procedures
• follow verbal & written instructions
• oversee maintenance projects as directed
• prioritize & ensure proper completion of work
• work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, & evenings
• communicate effectively verbally & in writing
• establish & maintain effective working relationships with others
• prepare maintenance logs & related correspondence
• obtain, within 12 months of hire, & maintain current first aid, CPR, blood borne pathogen certifications
• perform extended physical labor outdoors in sometimes harsh environmental conditions
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• successfully complete Ranger Academy
• successfully complete a background & fingerprint check
• act as Logistical Staff during prescribed burns, which may require fire shelter training & the wearing off PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license.

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.

Pay:

$3,093.09 monthly/$37,117.08 annually

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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:

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

6239 State Road 21

Keystone Heights FL 32656

One of Florida's first state parks, the Civilian Conservation Corps developed the 600‐acre site during the 1930s. The extraordinary artistry of the CCC is still evident today. Gold Head is located on rolling sandhills on the north central ridge of Florida with one of the few remaining examples of an old‐growth stand of longleaf pines. A steep head ravine with seepage springs forms Gold Head Branch and bisects the park. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

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.

This is a largely independent position which needs a self-motivated park service professional whose main responsibility will be for maintenance and repairs to park building and facilities and well as vehicle and equipment as it relates to park operations, visitor services, and resource management activities for Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays and in all types of weather.

Special Notes:

 DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’

Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to

apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational

requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‐7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy

announcement.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.