PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000564

Requisition No: 873284 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000564

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000564 

Salary:  $3,176.43 monthly/$38, 117.16 year 

Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026 

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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Port St. Joe, FL

Employee-Owned Site Available

Closing Date: 04/21/2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST – #37000564

T.H. STONE MEMORIAL ST. JOSEPH PENINSULA STATE PARK

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is looking for a self-motivated, dedicated, and passionate park service professional to fill a vacant Park Services Specialist position in Port St. Joe, Florida. This is a heavily Resource Management focused position. This position’s primary responsibilities will be establishing and maintaining resource management activities for the park including invasives & exotics control, management of the Sea Turtle program, Beach Mice program, Prescribed Fire Program, Shorebird Monitoring, Cultural Resource site management, and overall management of the park’s 1,700 acre Wilderness Preserve. The position is also responsible for providing visitor education and services, and for maintaining and improving operations and facilities. This position serves as primary contact point for and maintains good relations with the public, volunteers, and all public/private partners & agencies involved in resource management at the park. An employee-owned site is available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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. 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.

Maintenance - Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, bridges, pavilions, restrooms and all other necessary facilities. Responsible for park inspections and prioritizing needs. Maintain cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Ensure preventative maintenance is conducted and documented on all facilities, vehicles and equipment; Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, tractors, power trimmers, blowers, utility vehicles, trailers and motor vehicles. Develops scope of work for repair projects.  

Resource Management – Recognizes and is knowledgeable of the various natural communities located within the park. Recognizes exotic plant and animal species that occur within the park. Recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Participates in planning and conducting resource management activities by implementing resource management techniques required to manage and restore natural communities, including but not limited to, exotic plant and animal control, habitat restoration and imperiled species management.

Visitor Services – Explains the facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meet visitors, answer questions, provide information assistance and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations and upholding the Florida Park Service image.  

Administration - Abides by fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies and generates a variety of reports with accuracy and precision. Maintains a record of projects and activities which occur on park property including maintenance schedules and records.

Protection – Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of park visitors. Conducts and documents safety assessments and reduces known hazards. Produces incident reports and safety analyses.

Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Florida ecosystems and resource management techniques required to manage natural communities and imperiled species
• Cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques
• The principles and techniques of the skilled building trades and mechanical repair work and safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work

SKILL IN:

• Using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work
• Use of various kinds of equipment including tractors
• Use of assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor
• Maintain facilities and equipment
• Performing a variety of skilled trade functions
• Install, maintain and repair electric motos, generators, and other mechanical equipment
• Operating computers and related software
   

ABILITY TO:

• Handle computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts, prepare maintenance logs and related correspondence
• Research, plan and prepare educational interpretive and promotional materials and programs
• Compile, organize and analyze data, programs and proposed projects
• Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others
• Work outside in harsh weather conditions
• Maintain a valid driver license
• Successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• Successfully complete Ranger Academy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• To successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:

 Base salary $3,176.43 monthly/ $38,117.16 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:

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

8899 Cape San Blas Road

Port St. Joe, FL 32456

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park features over 18 miles of beach & bay shorelines, multiple large beach day use areas, multiple nature trails, a 1,700 acre wilderness preserve, a brand new 46 site full hookup campground, a separate youth/group camping area, 14 primitive wilderness campsites along a 7 mile trail, 8 full service waterfront cabins, a very popular boat ramp & marina, waterfront concessionaire facilities, and high levels beach, day-use, and camping visitation.

The park is home to numerous important and protected cultural & archaeological sites, some of the largest remaining in-tact dune ecosystems in Florida, and is one of the most important state parks in the panhandle for imperiled species protection including Snowy Plovers and many shorebird species, the St. Andrews Beach Mouse, and is one of the oldest running index sea turtle nesting beaches in Florida. The St. Joseph Peninsula State Park team also manages the Constitution Convention Museum State Park in Port St. Joe.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.