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SalaryRequisition No: 825823
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37020577
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37020577
Salary: $2,964.00 monthly
Posting Closing Date: 04/05/2024
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RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Job Vacancy
Open Competitive
Closing Date: 04.05.2024
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:
RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER- 37020577
This is an opportunity for a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong leadership and communication skills to fill the position of Resident Assistant Park Manager at Silver Springs State Park located in Ocala, Florida. Featuring one of the three largest springs in Florida, the 4,739.59-acre Park incorporated the 250-acre former attraction area around the main spring in 2013. Glass Bottom Boats, paddle craft rental, event facility rental, catering and other food service are handled through a concession agreement.
Contact: Matthew Bledsoe, Park Manager
352.266.5819; Matthew.Bledsoe@FloridaDEP.gov
The Difference You Will Make:
This position represents the heart of the park. You will provide visitors with first-hand knowledge on every aspect of the park and what it offers to guests.
How You Will Grow:
DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiency. 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:
SILVER SPRINGS STATE PARK
1425 N.E. 58th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34470
Located in the Central Florida city of Ocala, Silver Springs State Park is considered one of America’s largest and best loved springs. The park’s main spring is surrounded by serene gardens and historic structures reminiscent of the days when Silver Springs was a major destination for Northerners arriving by steamship!
Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/index.php/silversprings
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:
$2,964.00 Monthly / $35,568.00 Annually
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Park Manager, the Resident Assistant Park Manager supervises the park staff and participates in the management of the parks resources, facilities and public use under existing rules and operating policies to provide the proper levels of administration, resource management, visitor services, protection, and maintenance.
ADMINISTRATION – Implements and enforces all laws, rules, operating policies, lease agreements, and permits pertaining to this area. Provides employee selection training, supervision, and discipline. Administers the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. Prepares 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. Prepares, implements, and controls the work scheduling and assignments for the staff.
VISITOR SERVICES – Implements and supervises the area’s interpretive programs. Meets the public, interprets the area’s resources, facilities, and services; resolves visitor complaints; and provides for good public relations.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Implements and guides the resource management plan for the area including ecological burning, native species propagation, hydrology issues including water quality/quantity and erosion control, non-native plant and animal removal.
MAINTENANCE – Plans, implements, and controls the area’s maintenance program. Identifies maintenance needs and provides supervision and management of the staff to maintain the facilities and support equipment for efficient area operation.
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.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: building maintenance and construction; park service management and operations; heavy equipment operation; maintenance and resource management techniques.
Knowledge of and experience in the use of computers and related software.
Skill in using a variety of hand tools, small engines, and power tools.
Ability to: supervise people; determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare and maintain schedules and reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Reside on Property
- Successful completion of background/fingerprinting check
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.
