PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - SES - 37020786 1

Requisition No: 854342 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - SES - 37020786 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37020786 

Salary:  $3,093.09 month/$37,117.08 year 

Posting Closing Date: 07/03/2025 

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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Spring Hill, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Services Specialist position as a Boat Supervisor.  The successful candidate will have solid administrative skills and knowledge of, and experience with fiscal responsibility, contract management, maintenance and administration. Supervision of boat staff, including up to 14 subordinates. Rotating schedule to include nights, holidays, and weekends as required.

VISITOR SERVICES - Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via boat tours.  Complies with scheduled tour times and boat assignments.  Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.  Implements emergency Coast Guard procedures.   Demonstrates a team work ethic and treats parks visitors and co-workers with respect. 

ADMINISTRATION - Supervise and schedule FTE and OPS boat captains to ensure all schedules are covered, and all license and safety requirements are met.  Accurately and legibly completes all required forms on a wide range of subjects including, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings, safety and incident reports, vehicle boat and radio equipment and submits in a timely manner. 

MAINTENANCE - Tracks hours ran on monthly log and reports APM maintenance when due. Keeps boats clean and orderly Performs routine maintenance, cleanliness, and repairs to buildings, docks and all other facilities as necessary.   Completes and submits work orders for repairs unable to complete.  Demonstrates skill, proficiency and safety while operating numerous types of power, handheld and heavy equipment. 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Participates in natural resource activities; recognizes communities, water monitoring, exotic removal, erosion control, timber management, upland and aquatic plant restoration, wildlife monitoring and other related activities. Participates in cultural resource management activities such as archaeological monitoring, cultural landscapes, and obtaining historical information for the park archives.  Monitor historic facilities and objects for detrimental actions, and other related activities.  

PROTECTION - Maintain entrances equipment and facilities along the river area.  Inform visitors of possible hazards.  Implements emergency program procedures.  Enforce park rules, regulations and other related guidelines in a courteous manner. Investigates and prepares forms and reports on safety and miscellaneous incidents.  Prevents accidents and injuries by timely reporting and correcting hazards.

Performs other related duties as required.

May dive as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• good public relations
• resource preservation and resource management techniques
• natural and cultural interpretive programs via boat tours.

SKILL IN:

• communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• providing good public relations
• accurately preparing reports
• interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Quicken
• operation of motor vehicles and watercraft

ABILITY TO:

• work independently with minimal supervision
• supervise, schedule FTE and OPS boat captains to ensure all schedules are covered, and all safety requirements are met
• work on water
• implement required and emergency Coast Guard procedures
• perform routine maintenance, cleanliness and repairs to buildings, docks and all other facilities as necessary
• establish and maintain effective working relationships
• speak in public
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• plan and conduct training programs
• develop manuals and informational documents
• lift heavy objects and work in hot weather around bugs, thorns and other outdoor conditions
• maintain a valid driver's license

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s license.

Master license of Steam, Motor or Auxiliary Sail Vessels of at least 25 gross registered tons (domestic tonnage) upon near coastal waters.

Must be approved to SCUBA dive in accordance with FDEP Diving Safety Manual and DEP Underwater Operations Manual

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.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

Master license of Steam, Motor or Auxiliary Sail Vessels of at least 25 gross registered tons (domestic tonnage) upon near coastal waters.

Successfully complete and maintain current Open Water SCUBA certification.  Incumbent in this position will participate in the Medical Monitoring Program for DEP divers.

Pay:

$3,093.09 month/$37,117.08 year

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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:

Approximately one hour north of Tampa, Weeki Wachee Springs consists of 10 distinct natural communities totaling 570 acres. At 359 acres, scrub is the largest community. This is a high visitor services park with a majority of the public concentrated on the 32-acre Historic Attraction and Buccaneer Bay. Recreational opportunities include historic mermaid shows, swimming, water slides, kiddy pool, tour boats, wildlife shows and various special events throughout the year.

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.
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• 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.

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.