RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37001600

Requisition No: 869543 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37001600

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37001600 

Salary:  $49,276.84 

Posting Closing Date: 03/09/2026 

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#37001600 RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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. 

The Work You Will Do:

RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II – SES #37001600 (Residency Required)

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Resident Park Manager II position.  This Resident Park Manager II position requires an individual with strong leadership ability and resource management experience.  The career staff of 10 consists of Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, five Park Rangers, one Administrative Assistant, and two Park Services Specialists.  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.  The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to manage a large and diverse volunteer program.

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. 

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:

JOHN D. MACARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK

10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive

North Palm Beach, Florida 33408

A unique mixture of coastal and tropical hammock and mangrove forest, this barrier island provides a haven for several rare or endangered native tropical and coastal plant species.  The park is home to one of the highest densities of sea turtle nesting in the state.  A nature center shows visitors why the park is a biological treasure.  Visitors can swim, picnic, and surf at the beach; snorkeling is also a popular activity.  Birdwatchers may see herons, brown pelicans, terns, sandpipers, and gulls.  Anglers can fish in the lagoon by wading or kayaking.  Additionally, visitors can fish from non-swimming areas of the beach.

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:

Base salary $4,106.40 monthly/$49,276.84 annually

Your Specific 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.  In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of an 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 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.  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.  Insures 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 outlined 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.

May volunteer to snorkel. 

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• 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
• develop and/or conduct an interpretive program, special events and work with volunteers

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

• Valid driver’s license
• Reside on park property 
• Must have prior approval and pass the DEP approved training course to snorkel, as to the DEP underwater operations manual 

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). 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.  

Special Notes:

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

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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.