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SalaryRequisition No: 824309
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37000899
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37000899
Salary: $3,181.30 per month
Posting Closing Date: 04/16/2024
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Resident Park Manager II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Open Competitive
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 PARK MANAGER II (37000899)
ALFRED B. MACLAY GARDENS STATE PARK
Contact: Sasha Craft, Assistant Bureau Chief
Sasha.Craft@FloridaDEP.gov
An exciting and challenging opportunity awaits a self-motivated and active individual with strong leadership and communication skills to fill the position of Park Manager at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. The selected candidate for this position will need to possess good supervisory skills, as well as knowledge, skills and abilities in all areas of park service management including administration, maintenance, resource management, visitor services, and protection.
Natural and Cultural Resource Management will play a very important role in the duties of the selected candidate. The Cultural Resources of these parks are immense. Including several historic structures and landscape. The park also has an active trail system and invasive plant program.
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:
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
3540 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park consist of 1,169 acres located in Leon County within the city limits of Tallahassee. The park includes a recreation area, trail system and a 28-acre masterpiece of floral architecture. The historic gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, secret garden, reflection pool, walled garden, hundreds of camellias and azaleas. The Park Manager has a staff of 9 employees which includes an Assistant Park Manager, Administrative Assistant, 4 Park Services Specialist, Landscape Development Specialist and 2 Park Rangers as well as a variety of OPS support staff. The park also has a volunteer program and an active Citizen Support Organization that supports the park and staff.
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 $3,181.30 per month $38,175.54 annual
Your Specific 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.
ADMINISTRATION – Implements and enforces all laws, rules, operating policies, leases, agreements, and permits pertaining to this area. Provides for employee slection training, supervision, and discipline. Adminsters the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. Prepares multi-fund budget requests, provides for effective expenditure of appropriations, aupersvises the collection of fees, is responsible for all facility and equipment inventories, and implements established policies for fiscal control and accountablility. Ensures preparation and implementation of work schedules and assignments for the stafff. 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 provies for good public relations. Works cooperatively with a variety of governmental agencies, media groups, Citizens Support Organizations, 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 witht eh park CSO. In addition to paid 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 ecolgoical burning, water manipulation, nativ species propagation, erosoion 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 operatiosn. Ensures that the parks’ facilites and grounds are maintained to a high level of public expectations.
PROTECTION– Ensures park rules are envforced pertaing to all natural, historical and archaeological facilties and reosources and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor.
OTHER– Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Florida Park Service (FPS) and DEP policies and procedures
- Management of contracts and use agreements
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for public facilities
- Natural and cultural resource management practicies and techniques to include prescrbied fire and invasive species control
- Carpentry, electrcial, plumbing and mechanical
Skill In:
- Personnel management
- Providing quality visitor services and customer relations
ABILITY TO:
- Implement and enforce all laws, rules, operating policies, directives, leases, agreements, and permits pertaining to areas managed
- Select new employees and effectively supervise staff
- Ensureing that effective traninign is provided, and disciplinary measures are performed when necessary
- Communicate verbally and in writing in a constructive way
- Effeiciently set prioriteis and coordinate with others to acheieve goals
- Facilitate positive working rleionships both within and outside the FPS
- Maintian effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and community interest groups
- Administer the terms of the collective maintneance and safety program
- Apply for grants
- Schedule program and participation in envents promoting the areas managed in the FPS
- Reside on Park Property
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver’s License
Residency is required
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_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
