RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II- SES - 37021028

Requisition No: 857478 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II- SES - 37021028

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37021028 

Salary:  $4,106.40 monthly/ $49,276.84 yearly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/05/2025 

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RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II – SES

 RESIDENCY REQUIRED

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Port St. Joe, FL

CLOSING DATE:08/05/2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

A management opportunity is available for an energetic, hardworking, park service professional to fill a Resident Park Manager position at William J. Rish Recreation Area. This position will lead, assist, oversee, and mentor the staff. Staff consist of 1 Park Services Specialist, 2 Park Rangers, 2 OPS Park Rangers, and 1 OPS Secretary Specialist.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

VISITOR SERVICES – Implements and supervises interpretive programs. Meets the public, interprets the area’s resources, facilities, and services; resolves visitor complaints; and provides for good public relations. Works cooperatively with a variety of governmental agencies, media groups and other community service groups. In addition to paid staff, ensures that the park is staffed to optimum levels through the use of contract providers and park volunteers. Ensures all park facilities and programs meet all ADA Standards and Regulations.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Implements and guides the resource management plan for park units including ecological burning, water manipulation, native species propagation, erosion control, and exotic plant and animal removal. Operate various vehicles and equipment to assess resource management needs and oversee ecological burns. Ensures that the parks’ natural and cultural resources are managed to ensure the restoration and preservation of the resources in the park.

MAINTENANCE – Identifies and plans maintenance needs and provides management of the staff to maintain the facilities and support equipment for efficient operation of park units. Operates various vehicles between areas to assess maintenance needs and oversee operations. Ensures that the parks’ facilities and grounds are maintained to a high level of public expectations.

ADMINISTRATION – Implements and enforces all laws, rules, operating policies, leases, agreements, and permits pertaining to this area. Provides for employee selection training, supervision, and discipline. Administers the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. Prepares multi-fund 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. Ensures preparation and implementation of work schedules and assignments for the staff. Manages concession and service contracts. Assists in development and management of grants. Sets realistic park goals and schedules and coordinates effectively to achieve.

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.

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• All current ADA Standards and Regulations

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license

• Reside on park property

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

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.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is a Position of Trust. 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.

Pay:

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

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:

William J Rish Recreation Area

6773 Cape San Blas Road

Port St. Joe, FL 32459

William J Rish Recreation Area (WJRRA) is located in Port St. Joe, in the community of Cape San Blas. This Recreation Area manages 100 acres of land on both the Gulf of Mexico and on St. Joseph's Bay. This recreation area is designed and designated to serve those with disabilities. WJRRA is open for day use and offers access to the beach, the bay and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. The park will one day provide overnight amenities to include 8 accessible cabins. There will also be a fully operational concessionaire, a dock that will provide access to the bay for those with disabilities and other amenities. This is a chance to be a part of something exciting, a barrier free Florida State Park! There will also be opportunities for resource management and wildlife monitoring.

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

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IN PEOPLE FIRST:

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.