RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37001499 1

Requisition No: 852316 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37001499 1

Position Number: 37001499 

Salary:  $4,023.07 month/$48,276.84 year 

Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2025 

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

The Work You Will Do:

RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II (37001499)

An exciting opportunity is available for a strong leader with a diversified Florida Park Service background to fill the position of Park Manager II at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park.  Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park is home to a variety of plant and animal species that can be found nowhere else in the continental United States. The CSO (Friends of Fakahatchee) plays a major role in furthering opportunities for park visitors by educating the public about the fragility of the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park's biodiversity. The staffing consists of 5 FTE’s including 1 Biological Scientist II, 2 Rangers, 2 Park Service Specialists, 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:

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

137 Coastline Drive

Copeland, FL 34137

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve is the largest state park in Florida and is home to a variety of plant and animal species that can be found nowhere else in the continental U.S.  The emphasis at Fakahatchee is on the preservation of its natural character.  In keeping with this goal, facilities and activities are limited but offer the visitor a wilderness to enjoy and explore.  The park is composed of four main use areas: The Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk, East River, Jones Grade Lakes and Janes Memorial Scenic Drive.  The park is located west of Copeland on State Road 29.

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 $4,023.07 month/$48,276.04 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.

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 grounds, facilities and equipment.  Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, 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, fee collection, 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

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
• 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
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Residency

Preferred Qualification:

Pack Test Qualified

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST: 

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:

Contact: Tracy Felts, Assistant Bureau Chief

Tracy.Felts@FloridaDEP.gov

(941)882-7191

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@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.