Resident Assistant Park Manager-Ses - 37020702

Requisition No: 816613 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER-SES - 37020702

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37020702 

Salary:  $2,964 month; $35,568 annual 

Posting Closing Date: 12/13/2023 

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RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER

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:

ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER (37020702) RESIDENCY REQUIRED

LAFAYETTE BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK

The incumbent for this position will provide oversight of operations including volunteers, park projects and budget tracking for Lafayette Blue Springs State Parks unit which includes Forest Capital Museum State Park, Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park, Troy Springs State Park, and Suwannee River Wilderness State Trail. The incumbent will work to ensure all parks are compliant with current FPS standards and being safely operated for staff and visitors. This position will work with the Park Manager to lead, assist, oversee, and mentor the staff. This position directly supervises 2 Parks Services Specialist, 1 Park Ranger and 4-5 OPS employees. Required to live onsite in a 3BR/2 Bath house. 

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

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:

Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

799 N.W. Blue Spring Road

Mayo, FL 32066 

Take a dip in the first-magnitude spring, walk the natural limestone bridge that crosses the spring run, or picnic under the shade of the oak trees with their swaying Spanish moss.Fish or canoe on the Suwannee River or stay in one of the park's rental vacation cabins, which stand on stilts high above the riverbank. Bicycling, hiking and wildlife viewing are favorite pastimes for visitors.

The picnic area has tables, grills and two pavilions, which are popular for family reunions and parties.

A tent-only campground is available for park visitors and as a river camp for paddlers along the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. A primitive youth camping area is also available.

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:

$2,964 MONTH; $35,568 ANNUAL

Your Specific Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.  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. If position is supervisory, incumbent is expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives.

Under the direction of the park manager, directly supervises the park staff in the management of the resources, facilities and public use of Lafayette Blue Springs State Park, Forest Capital Museum State Park, Peacock Springs State Park, Troy Spring State Park, and The Suwannee River Wilderness Trail.

Participates in employee training, supervision and discipline.  Supervises the staff in fiscal, purchasing, and property procedures and policies.  Participates in the administration of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations.  Coordinates work schedules, assignments, and follow up.  Checks reports, fee collection, and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.

Coordinates interpretive programs, activities, and schedules.  Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities, and services, resolves problems, and provides for good public relations.  Supervises the staff in providing visitor services. 

Participates in the supervision of the resource management program including ecological burning, water level and spring management, native species propagation, erosion control, and exotic removal.

Identifies maintenance needs through daily inspections.  Maintains maintenance schedules and supervises the staff to assure maintenance on a daily, weekly and yearly basis is regularly performed.  Supervises and assists with the maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, trails, water systems, wastewater systems, vehicles, equipment, etc.  Operates various vehicle and equipment, up to and including brush trucks and tractors, to assess maintenance needs and oversee and assist in performing needed maintenance.

Assists with park budgets and budget management.

Knowledge and skill in operating park ranger station, fee collection, and central reservation program. 

Prepares and implements the Park Protection Plan in accordance with Operations Policy Manual.  Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical, and archaeological facilities and resources, and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor.  The duties of this position require the incumbent to reside on the property.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• building maintenance and construction
• basic arithmetic
• park service management and operations

SKILL IN:

• Computer operation and applications
• using a variety of hand tools

ABILITY TO:

• supervise people
• determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments
• prepare and maintain schedules and reports
• conduct routine inspections
• provide visitor assistance services
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• plan for utilization and preservation of facilities
• understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• manage natural and cultural resources 
• work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• reside on park property
• operate a boat safely

Other Job-Related Requirements for this position: 

• Valid driver’s license.
• Residency.

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: 

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). 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_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

Contact: Nicholas Brown

Nicholas.M.Brown@FloridaDEP.gov

386-397-0921

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.