RESIDENT PARK MANAGER IV - SES - 37000772

Requisition No: 867290 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT PARK MANAGER IV - SES - 37000772

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000772 

Salary:  $59,583.34 

Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2026 

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RESIDENT PARK MANAGER IV – SES (37000772)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Hobe Sound, Florida

Position Overview 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 by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.  If position is supervisory, incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives.

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.   

ADMINISTRATION

Demonstrates, models and reinforces the agency’s mission of “More Protection. . .Less Process” and the fundamental values of fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence, honesty and teamwork.  The employee demonstrates this competency in their interactions with co-workers, supervisors and service recipients; in the personal contributions to work assignments and projects and representing the agency or the state.

Provides for employee selection, training, supervision and discipline for staff.  Prepares, implements and controls the work scheduling and assignments for the park staff, administers the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations.

Ensures employee evaluations are completed within established guidelines.

Prepares budget requests, provides for effective expenditure of appropriations, supervises the collection of fees, is responsible for all facility and equipment inventories, and implements established policies for fiscal control and accountability.

Promotes a constructive and beneficial relationship between the park’s volunteers and the Florida Park Service.

Actively participates in all park Citizen Support Organization (CSO) meetings and functions and ensures that the CSO is kept informed about all park issues and developments on an ongoing basis.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Demonstrates the ability to implement and guide the resource management plan for the area park(s), as outline in the current unit management plan(s).

VISITOR SERVICES

Maintains good public relations:  working with local and state government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and volunteers, in an effort to get community and organizational support in obtaining park goals and objectives.

MAINTENANCE

Demonstrates knowledge of building maintenance and construction, and skill in operation of medium and heavy equipment and using a variety of hand tools.

Plans, implements and controls the area’s maintenance program.  Identifies maintenance needs and provides supervision and management of the staff to maintain the facilities and support equipment for efficient area operation.

PROTECTION

Demonstrates the ability to implement and enforce all laws, rules, operating policies, leases, agreements and permits pertaining to this area.

Performs other work-related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• prescribed fire
• building construction and maintenance
• basic arithmetic
• exotic plants and removal techniques
• park service management and operation
• interviewing, selecting and training personnel
• developing and managing a budget

ABILITY TO:

• supervise people
• determine work priorities
• assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• prepare and maintain schedules and reports
• work independently
• enforce rules and regulations
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• develop and/or conduct an interpretive program, special events and work with volunteers
• reside on park property
• maintain a valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• This position has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, F.S.

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:

$4,965.28 monthly/$59,583.34 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:

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

16450 Southeast Federal Highway

Hobe Sound, Florida 33455

An exciting and challenging opportunity awaits a self-motivated and active individual with strong leadership and communication skills to fill the position of Park Manager at Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The selected candidate for this position will need to possess good supervisory skills, as well as knowledge, skills, and abilities in all areas of park service management including administration, maintenance, resource management, visitor services, and protection.  The incumbent of this position will provide oversight of operations including concessionaire, volunteers, park projects and budgets for Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park.  This position will work to lead, assist, oversee, and mentor the staff.  The Park Manager has a staff of 18 employees which includes an Assistant Park Manager, Administrative Assistant, Maintenance Mechanic, Biological Scientist, 10 Park Rangers, 4 Park Services Specialists as well as a variety of OPS support staff.  The park also has a volunteer program and an active Citizen Support Organization that supports the park and staff.

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.

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.