RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37002062

Requisition No: 877706 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37002062

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37002062 

Salary:  $44,888.09 

Posting Closing Date: 06/29/2026 

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RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES #37002062

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Key West, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic 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 ten consists of Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, six Park Rangers, one Administrative Assistant, and one Park Services Specialist.  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 applicant must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays. 

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. 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.  Ensures property procedures and policies are applied.  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.

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 in providing visitor services.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Participates in the supervision of resource management programs applicable to park unit including coastal resources,  marine environment, cultural and history, and other natural resources management, native species propagation, exotic removal, coastal stabilization, buoy maintenance, marine monitoring and enhancement, historic structure maintenance, artifact preservation, and public education.

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.

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.

May volunteer to snorkel.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• building maintenance and construction
• park management and operations
• basic arithmetic

KNOWLEDGE OF, SKILL IN AND ABILITY TO:

• work with Visitor Service Provider and Citizen Support Organization

SKILL IN:

• operating medium and heavy equipment
• using a variety of hand tools

ABILITY TO:

• supervise people
• determine work priorities
• assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• prepare and maintain schedules 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
• work with a diverse staff and community
• maintain a valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Must have prior approval and pass DEP approved training course to snorkel, as to DEP underwater operations manual.

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:

FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR HISTORIC STATE PARK

601 Howard England Way

Key West, Florida 33040

#37002062 RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES

SUPERVISOR

Andrew Grim, Park Manager, 305-292-6713

A true one-of-a-kind experience, visiting Fort Taylor not only provides a magnificent natural setting to bird-watch or swim but also to immerse yourself in history.

On the southern edge of Key West, Fort Taylor predates the Civil War and is a National Historic Monument housing the largest cache of Civil War armament in the world. Beyond its historical importance, the park is the southernmost state park in the continental United States.

Walk the red-brick corridors of Fort Zachary Taylor, past cannon and gun ports, and history becomes more real than books and photos can depict. One better grasps how soldiers lived as they defended the nation’s southeastern coastline.

Tour guides and interpretive panels explain how the fort played important roles in the Civil War and Spanish-American War.

History is front and center the third weekend of each month as local re-enactors conduct historic demonstrations.

The park also boasts Key West’s favorite beach, located at the southern end of the park, providing opportunities for picnicking, swimming, snorkeling, paddling and fishing.

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.