RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000534

Requisition No: 881825 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000534

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000534 

Salary:  $3,740.67 monthly/$44,888.08 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/01/2026 

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Resident Assistant Park Manager-SES 37000534

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Crawfordville, FL

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Parks is looking for a self-motivated, hard-working, and well-organized individual, with strong resource management, visitor services, protection, administrative and maintenance experience to fill a Resident Park Manager position. 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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.

ADMINISTRATION - Participates in employee training, supervision, and discipline. Participates in the administration of the collective

bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. Coordinates work schedules and assignments. Supervises the staff in

fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies for a multi-funded GEO park system and a state trail. Ensures property procedures and

policies are applied within individual park units. Checks reports, fee collection and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff of multiple

park units.

VISITOR SERVICES - Coordinates interpretive programs, activities, and schedules for multiple park units. Meets the public, interprets the

resources, facilities, and services. Resolves problems and provides good public relations.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Participates in the supervision of resource management programs applicable to Park units within the

Geopark system 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

ensure 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., for multiple park units.

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. The duties of this position require the incumbent to reside on the property. Opens Park gates and

entrance building. Secures buildings and gates before departing at closing time. Is responsible for cash fund security. Informs visitors of

possible hazards in unimproved areas.

OTHER-Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• building maintenance and construction
• park service management and operations
• heavy equipment operation
• maintenance and resource management techniques
• computers and related software

SKILLS IN:

• using a variety of hand tools, small engines, and power tools

ABILITY TO:

• supervise people
• determine work priorities
• assign work
• ensure proper completion of work assignments
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• prepare and maintain schedules and reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Completion of Ranger Academy
• Successfully complete a background and fingerprint check

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: 

$3,740.67 monthly/$44,888.08 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:

Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Parks

1358 Old Woodville Rd

Crawfordville, FL 32327

The parks that make up the Tallahassee/St Marks Geo Parks are; Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park, Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park, Lake Talquin State Park, Natural Bridge Historic Battlefield State Park, St Marks River Preserve State Park, San Marcos de Apalachee Historic State Park, Econfina River State Park, the Tallahassee to St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail. The Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Parks grouping of parks offer and exciting cultural and natural resource experience to both the visitor and staff assigned to these unique areas. The office for this position is located inside the Tallahassee/St Marks Geo Parks Administration complex along the Tallahassee to St Marks Historic Railroad Trail in Wakulla Station, 1358 Old Woodville Rd. Crawfordville, FL 32327

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;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• 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.

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.