RESIDENT PARK MANAGER III - SES - 37000538

Requisition No: 882608 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT PARK MANAGER III - SES - 37000538

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000538 

Salary:  $4,513.89 monthly/54,166.65 yearly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 

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Resident Park Manager III-SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Resident Park Manager III-SES (37000538)

A management opportunity is available for an energetic, hardworking, park service professional to fill a Resident Park Manager position at Grayton Beach State Park. This position will lead, assist, oversee, and mentor the staff at both Grayton Beach and Deer Lake State Parks. The staff at both parks consist of a 1 - Resident Assistant Park Manager, 1 - Administrative Assistant, 1 – Park Services Specialist, 1 – Maintenance Mechanic, 5 – Park Rangers, and OPS Support Staff.  

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 - 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.

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, Citizens Support Organizations (CSO), and other community service groups. Oversee and direct fund-raising efforts on behalf of the park and in cooperation with the park CSO. This will include the development of grant applications, fund proposals and development activities with the park CSO. In addition to paid staff, ensures that the park is staffed to optimum levels through the use of contract providers and park volunteers. Actively participates in all park CSO meetings and functions and ensures that the CSO is kept informed about all park issues and developments on an ongoing basis. 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.

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• natural resource management practices to include appropriate methods for control of invasive plants and animals
• Florida Park Service Operations Manual
• preventative and corrective maintenance necessary to meet FPS standards
• appropriate cultural resource management practices

Skills in:

• personnel management
• quality visitor services
• customer relations.

Ability to:

• understand and apply appropriate resource management practices both natural and cultural
• conduct routine inspections; identify and investigate problems
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• prepare reports
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and community interest groups
• prepare budget requests and provide for effective expenditures and tracking of appropriations
• understand and apply rules and regulations
• maintain facilities and equipment
• meet with the public in a tactful and professional manner
• supervise others

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Completion of Ranger Academy
• successfully complete a background and fingerprint check

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:

$4,513.89 monthly/54,166.65 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:

Grayton Beach State Park

357 Main Park Road

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Grayton Beach State Park (GBSP) is located in Santa Rosa Beach, in the community of Grayton Beach on Scenic 30A. This Recreation Area manages 2000 acres of land on the Gulf of America. There are 61 campsites with electric, water, and sewer plus 15 duplex cabins. The Park has a 1-mile dune nature trail and a 4 ½ mile hiking/biking forest trail. The Park provides 3 miles of white quartz-sand beaches, a home to threatened-endangered sea turtles, shorebirds, and dune systems. There will also be opportunities for resource management and wildlife monitoring.

Deer Lake State Park (DLSP) is located in Santa Rosa Beach on Scenic 30A. Deer Lake manages 1,994.77 acres of land on the Gulf of America. The park provides a half mile of sugar-sand beach perfect for swimming, sunning, and building sandcastles. The park offers a 1.5-mile nature trail located on the north side of Scenic 30A.

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.