PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000915
CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327
Requisition No: 827111
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000915
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37000915
Salary: $3003.00 per month
Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2024
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Park Services Specialist
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
OPEN COMPETITIVE
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 (37000915)
TALLAHASSEE/ST. MARKS GEO PARKS
Contact:
Brooke Doran
Park Manager
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, hardworking individual with strong leadership and communication skills to fill the position of Park Services Specialist at the Tallahassee/St Marks Geo Parks. This position provides visitor service, maintenance, protection, administration, and volunteer management. The position also supports park operations at additional parks within the Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Park. The applicant must have the ability to perform varied tasks utilizing equipment and tools. The applicant must also be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
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:
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
7502 Natural Bridge Road
St Marks, Florida, 32305
This position also supports park operations at the Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Parks which includes: Econfina River State Park, Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park, Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park, Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park, San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park, St. Marks River Preserve State Park, and the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail.
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:
$3,003.00 monthly / $36,036.00 annually
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining good public relations and for carrying out public information programs, developing and coordinating private and governmental manpower and financial support systems, visitor service and volunteer programs, assisting management with oversight of contractual service programs, assists in park maintenance and resource management programs.
Participates in planning and conducting resource management activities by implementing resource management techniques required to manage and restor natural communities.
Provides research, planning, coordination and conducts the interpretation of natural/cultural resources within the park, including guided walks, campfire programs, tours, recreation skills programs and special events.
Researches the history of a division facility, both cultural and natural, and develops plans for restoration and implementation.
Provides research, development and coordination of a park information program. This includes the preparation of newspaper articles, PSA’s, photos and other materials to optimize public awareness of the park. Identifies broadcast and print media interests, cultivates positive media relations and promotes media coverage of the park.
Plans and conducts community outreach activities to expand public understanding of the Florida Park Service resource management and protection objectives. Represents the park and the Florida Park Service to outside agencies and organizations, disseminating information and promoting outdoor recreational opportunities provided by the park.
Designs and organizes volunteer recruitment, special events and service programs. Monitors and defines suitable park volunteer need. Plans and conducts volunteer orientation and training sessions. Organizes and coordinates assignments of inmate labor services for the park. Serves as liaison with the Department of Corrections inmate labor program and improves value of services to the park.
Serves as a liaison between the park and the District Park Programs Development Specialist and the Education & Training Specialist. Plans, organizes and conducts in-service training programs to meet the needs of the park’s employees.
Provides research, development and library of funding sources for the park via corporate/foundation and public support of the park.
Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Carpentry, electrical and mechanical repairs and general maintenance of facilities and equipment.
- Resource management techniques and ability to participate in all aspects of resource management
- Cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques
SKILL IN:
- Using various hand tools, small engines, power tools and operations of vehicles
ABILITY TO:
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Effectively work with others
- Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations and policies
- Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services
- Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Prepare reports and records
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check before beginning employment.
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.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee