RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000895

Requisition No: 856294 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000895

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000895 

Salary:  $3,657.34 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2025 

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RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

This position is located in Apopka, Florida

 Closing date: 07.30.2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Assistant Park Manager- 37000895

A challenging opportunity is available for a motivated park service professional to fill the position of Assistant Park Manager at the Wekiva River Basin State Parks.  The park is located northwest of Orlando in Apopka, Florida. This is a full-service park, affording an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person to work hard and at the same time learn all that the Park Service has to offer. 

The park is very resource management oriented, with heavy visitor usage.  This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining resource management activities, for establishing and maintaining good public relations and for carrying out a public information and visitor service programs, for overseeing and coordinating staff in the daily operation of the park and professional training programs for the park staff.

Duties Include:

ADMINISTRATION - Participates in employee training, supervision, discipline and maintains good employee relations.  Supervises the staff in fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies.  Ensures property procedures and policies are applied.  Coordinates work schedules and assignments.  Checks reports, fee collection and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.

VISITOR SERVICES - Coordinates interpretive programs, activities, events and schedules for park unit.  Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities and services, resolves problems and provides good public relations.  Supervises the staff in providing visitor services.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Participates in the supervision of resource management programs applicable to park unit including ecological burning, water level management, native species propagation, erosion control and exotic removal.

MAINTENANCE - Identifies maintenance needs through daily inspections.  Maintains maintenance schedules and supervises the staff to assure maintenance on a daily, weekly and yearly basis is regularly performed.  Supervises and assists with the maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, trails, water systems, wastewater systems, vehicles, equipment, etc.

PROTECTION - Ensures Park rules are enforce pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor. Promotes safety throughout the park, ensures equipment and facilities are safe and provides guidance to staff on safety practices.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  management principles, practices and techniques; Florida ecosystems and the resource management techniques including the use of prescribed fire to maintain and restore them; building maintenance and construction including issues related to ADA compliance; maintenance and operation of vehicles, heavy equipment and power tools; computers and related hardware and software; basis arithmetic. 

Skilled in:   operating a range of vehicles; the use of power and hand tools; computers and various software programs. 

Ability to:  supervise people; maintain an effective working relationships and foster a productive work environment; prepare and maintain schedules for staff; provide effective leadership and training for career service, OPS, volunteer and AmeriCorps staff; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; complete reports and maintain records; conduct trainings, meetings, interpretative programs and orientations for diverse groups of participants; provide good public relations in a calm and professional manner; conduct inspections of park facilities, vehicles and equipment; participate in park maintenance and resource management activities; work rotating schedule; reside on park property; maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid drivers’ license
• Successful completion of Fingerprinting/background check
• Must reside on Park property

Note:

*Housing available with this position:

3/bd, 2bth home- Wekiwa Springs State Park.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

Base salary: $3,657.34 monthly/ $43,888.08 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:

Wekiwa Springs State Park

1800 Wekiwa Circle

Apopka, FL 32712

Wekiwa Springs has a special place in the hearts of those lucky folks who have grown up nearby, spending weekends exploring the spring vent and paddling canoes past the purple blooms of pickerelweed.

The azure waters of Wekiwa Springs have made it Orange County’s longest-running tourist attraction. From the dense, almost tropical hammocks near where the springs feed into the Wekiva River to the scenic sandhill uplands, the park offers ample opportunities to see many kinds of animals. 

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).
• Tuition waivers.
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• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

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 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.