PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000943

Requisition No: 838857 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000943

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000943 

Salary:  $3093.09 per month 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2024 

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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

PARK SERVIES SPECIALIST - 37000943

THREE RIVERS STATE PARK

Contact:

Philip Spyckaboer - Park Manager

Office: 850-482-9006

Philip.Spyckaboer@FloridaDEP.Gov

Three Rivers State Park is looking for a self-motivated, dedicated, and passionate park service professional to fill a vacant Park Services Specialist position. This position’s primary responsibilities will be establishing and maintaining the volunteer management activities for the park. 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.     

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunites, interpertaion 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 supporitng and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offereing you the opportunity to gain valuabel experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Three Rivers State Park

7908 Three Rivers Park Rd

Sneads, FL 32460

Looking around the landscape, visitors might catch sight of fox squirrels, white-tailed deer, gray foxes or many species of native and migratory birds. Campers can launch from a boat ramp to enjoy some of the best freshwater fishing in the state or fish from a 100-foot pier in the camping area. A quaint picnic area with tables and grills overlooks the lake.

For overnight visitors, a rustic cabin and full-facility campgrounds (no sewer hook-up; dump station only) are available near the lake.

The park continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Michael.

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 $3,093.09 monthly/ $37,117.08 annually

Your Specific 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.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining good public relations in carrying out public information programs, and developing and coordinating private and governmental manpower and financial support systems, visitor service and volunteer programs. Assists management with oversight of contractual service programs and participates in park maintenance and resource management programs.

Participates in planning and conducting resource management activities by implementing the resource management techniques required to manage and restore natural communities.

Provides research, planning, and coordination in conducting the interpretation of the natural/cultural resources within the park, including guided walks, campfire programs, tours, recreation skill programs and special events.

Researches the history of a Division facility, both cultural and natural, and develops plans for restoration and implementation.

Provides research, development and coordination of a park information program. This includes the preparation of newspaper articles, PSA’s, photos and other materials to optimize public awareness of the park. Identifies broadcast and print media interests, cultivates positive media relations and promotes media coverage of the park.

Designs and organizes volunteer recruitments, special events,, and service programs. Monitors and defines suitable park volunteer needs. Plans and conducts volunteer orientation and training sessions.

Plans organizes and conducts in-service training programs to meet the needs of the park’s employees.

Provides research, development and library of funding sources for the park via corporate/foundation and public support entities. Designs and implements public marketing relations program to encourage corporate/foundation and private support of the park.

Other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Carpentry, electrical and mechanical repairs and general maintenance of facilities and equipment
• Cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques
• Resource management techniques and ability to participate in all aspects of resource management

SKILL IN:

• using hand tools, small engines, power tools and operations of vehicles
   

ABILITY TO:

• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• effectively work with others
• understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations and policies
• conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services
• work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
• prepare reports and records
• maintain a valid driver license
• successfully complete a background and fingerprint check

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid driver license

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. 

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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

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.

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.