PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001491
BIG PINE KEY, FL, US, 33043
Requisition No: 827698
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001491
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37001491
Salary: $36,036.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2024
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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Anticipated Vacancy
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:
PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST 3701491 (resident)
SUPERVISOR
Cassandra Meadows, Park Manager, 305-872-3897
Bahia Honda State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Services Specialist position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
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:
BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK
36850 Overseas Highway
Big Pine Key, Florida 33043
Along with its iconic Florida Keys scenery, sandy beaches, gin-clear waters and magnificent sunsets, the park is known for balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round.
Henry Flagler’s bold effort to build a railroad to Key West in the early 1900s turned the remote island of Bahia Honda Key into a tropical destination.
Along with its iconic Florida scenery — palm-lined beaches, gin-clear waters and magnificent sunsets — the park is known for balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round.
The park is an excellent place to observe wading birds and shorebirds and introduces nature lovers to the island’s plants and animals.
Kayaks and snorkeling gear can be rented, and boat trips to the reef for snorkeling excursions are available.
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 $3.003.00 plus $95.33 Competitive Area Differential monthly/$36,036.00 annually
Your Specific Responsibilities:
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.
VISITOR SERVICES
Plan, research, coordinate, write and conduct environmental education programs, including program design, scheduling and publicity. Coordinate and work with park staff to develop new interpretive programs. Provide staff training in environmental education. Participate in public speaking engagements. Oversee and participate in the planning and coordination of special programs and events. Develop and maintain park interpretive displays and kiosks, coordinate staffing and operations of the nature center.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Participate in planning and conducting resource management activities including bird nesting, exotic plant control, park nursery and erosion control. Administer the parks sea turtle nesting program to include identification, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of turtle nests. Schedule and train staff on proper procedure and reports required. Research the cultural and natural resource history of the park to enhance interpretive programming. Collect and maintain cultural resource files, artifact inventories, and coordinate and participate in appropriate preservation of cultural and natural resources. Participate in non-native wildlife removal.
MAINTENANCE
Maintain cleanliness of interpretive exhibits, displays, facilities and equipment.
ADMINISTRATION
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Nature Center facility, personnel and its programs. Prepare reports as necessary, including visitor use, visitor contacts, and interpretive programs. Schedules and tracks all school programs and other interpretive programs within the park and off-premises. Coordinate various park brochure needs. Administer the public information program of the park, including press releases and newsletters. Assist Park Manager with a comprehensive volunteer program of campground hosts, seasonal and local volunteers.
PROTECTION
Ensure park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural and cultural facilities and resources and the use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor. Ensure park interpretive facilities, displays, exhibits and equipment utilized are free of safety hazards. Act as Staff in charge when needed by management.
May volunteer to snorkel.
Perform related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- use of scanner, point-of-sale software, fax machines and other standard office equipment
- ecosystem and resource management functions and techniques
- cultural resource protection and restoration
- principles of teaching and training
SKILL IN:
- digital photography
- use of computers, with preference toward WORD, Excel, MS Publisher, PowerPoint and other graphic programs
- supervisory management
ABILITY TO:
- successfully complete background and fingerprint check
- successfully complete ranger academy
- design, organize, schedule and create a variety of interpretive programs
- schedule school groups and organize and plan special events
- prepare and conduct educational programs
- research and write articles, educational promotional and interpretive materials
- prepare and keep records
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, other agencies and the public
- work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
- maintain a valid driver license
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
- Valid driver license
- Successfully complete ranger academy
- Must have prior approval and pass DEP approved training course to snorkel
POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). 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.
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.
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