RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000724

Requisition No: 843215 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000724

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000724 

Salary:  $43,888.08 

Posting Closing Date: 12/27/2024 

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RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES

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

The Work You Will Do:

RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES 37000724

SUPERVISOR

Cassandra Meadows, Park Manager, 305-872-2353

Bahia Honda State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Resident Assistant Park Manager position.  This Resident Assistant Park Manager position requires an individual with strong leadership ability and resource management experience.  The career staff of 16 consists of Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, ten Park Rangers, one Senior Clerk, one Administrative Assistant, and two Park Services Specialists.  Supervises the park staff and participates in the management of the area’s resources, facilities and public use under existing rules and operating policies to provide the proper levels of administration, resource management, visitor services, protection and maintenance.  The application must be able to work nights, 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 $3,657.34/$43,888.08 annual

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.

Under the direction of the park manager, supervises the park staff in the management of the area’s resources, facilities and public use.

ADMINISTRATION - Participates in employee training, supervision and discipline.  Supervises the staff in fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies in My Florida Market Place (MFMP).  Ensures proper procedures and policies are applied.  Participates in the administration of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations.  Participates in employee hiring and other required personnel actions using People First.  Coordinates work schedules and assignments.  Participates in the recruitment of volunteers and management of the park’s volunteer program.  Checks reports, fee collection and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff using park reservation systems.

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

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Participates in the supervision of resource management programs applicable to park unit including 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, volunteers and contractors to assure maintenance on a 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 enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• building construction and maintenance
• park management and operations
• basic arithmetic
• working experience in the People First system
• working experience in My Florida Market Place (MFMP)

ABILITY TO:

• supervise people
• determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• prepare and maintain scheduled and reports
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• reside on park property
• participate in the resource management program
• maintain a valid driver license

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

• Driver license
• Reside on park property

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

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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.