RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000646 1

Requisition No: 875481 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000646 1

Position Number: 37000646 

Salary:  $3740.67 month/$44,888.08 year 

Posting Closing Date: 05/19/2026 

Assistant Park Manager  (37000646)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Naples, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Collier Seminole State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill the Assistant Park Manager position. This position requires a high energy, dedicated, innovative person who is committed to protecting and interpreting Florida’s natural and cultural resources. The incumbent must have experience in the management of personnel and knowledge of agency policies.  They must also have administrative, resource management, visitor services, protection, and maintenance experience. The incumbent will work with the Park Manager to supervise park operations and ensure agency standards are met. This position with the Park Manager supervises 7 full time employees. Residency in the park is required in a 3-bedroom/ 1-bathroom house provided by the state.

DUTIES 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 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, discipline and maintains good employee relations.  Supervises the staff in fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies.  Ensures property procedures and policies are applied.  Coordinates work schedules and assignments.  Checks reports, fee collection and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.

VISITOR SERVICES - Coordinates interpretive programs, activities, events and schedules for park unit.  Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities and services, resolves problems and provides 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 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.

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. Promotes safety throughout the park, ensures equipment and facilities are safe and provides guidance to staff on safety practices

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  management principles, practices and techniques; Florida ecosystems and the resource management techniques including the use of prescribed fire to maintain and restore them; building maintenance and construction including issues related to ADA compliance; maintenance and operation of vehicles, heavy equipment and power tools; computers and related hardware and software; basis arithmetic. 

Skilled in:  operating a range of vehicles; the use of power and hand tools; computers and various software programs. 

Ability to:  supervise people; maintain an effective working relationships and foster a productive work environment; prepare and maintain schedules for staff; provide effective leadership and training for career service, OPS, volunteer and AmeriCorps staff; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; complete reports and maintain records; conduct trainings, meetings, interpretative programs and orientations for diverse groups of participants; provide good public relations in a calm and professional manner; conduct inspections of park facilities, vehicles and equipment; participate in park maintenance and resource management activities; work rotating schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays; reside on park property in a 3 bedroom/1  bath house; maintain a valid driver’s license, successfully complete background and fingerprint check. 

Minimum Qualification:

• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualification:

• Pack test qualified

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 month/$44,888.08 annual

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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:

Collier Seminole State Park

20200 E. Tamiami Trail

Naples, FL 34114

The 7,271-acre Collier-Seminole State Park lies partly with the great mangrove swamp of South Florida, one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world.  A wild variety of wildlife, including several imperiled species, inhabit this unusual blend of temperate and tropical native plant communities.

The park’s amenities include camping, canoeing, hiking and biking

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

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.