PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37021030 - STATE OF FLORIDA : Job Details

Requisition No: 840934

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37021030

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021030

Salary: Base salary $3,093.09 per month

Posting Closing Date: 11/25/2024

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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY

CLOSING DATE: 11/25/2024

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:

PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST (37021030) Employee-owned Trailer Site available

WILLIAM J RISH RECREATION AREA

Contact: Sasha Craft, Assistant Bureau Chief

[email protected]

William J Rish Recreation Area is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a park services specialist position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

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:

William J Rish Recreation Area

6773 Cape San Blas Road

Port St. Joe, FL 32459

William J Rish Recreation Area (WJRRA) is located in Port St. Joe, in the community of Cape San Blas. This Recreation Area manages 100 acres of land on both the Gulf of Mexico and on St. Joseph's Bay. This recreation area is designed and designated to serve those with disabilities. Currently WJRRA is open for day use and offers access to the beach, the bay and an Olympic sized swimming pool. The park will one day provide overnight amenities to include, 8 accessible cabins and 30 accessible campsites. There will also be a fully operational concessionaire, a dock that will provide access to the bay for those with disabilities and other amenities. This is a chance to be a part of something exciting, a brand-new Florida State Park! There will also be opportunities for resource management and wildlife monitoring.

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 per month

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.

This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining good public relations and for carrying out public information programs, developing and coordinating private and governmental manpower and financial support systems, visitor service and volunteer programs, assisting management with oversight of contractual service programs, assists in park maintenance and resource management programs.

Develops and presents guided walks, campfire, recreational skills, and other visitor service programs to park visitors, educational groups, and other citizen groups. Designs, researches and develops park specific literature for public dissemination. Explains facilities and services provided for public use and attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Plans, coordinates and participates in all aspects of the park's specials events. Ensures all park facilities and programs meet all ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Standards and Regulations.

Develops and administers comprehensive volunteer program, including campground hosts and other resident volunteers, local volunteers, and Citizen Support Organization (CSO) Members. Conducts all necessary activities and correspondence to maintain volunteer program such as recruitment, interviewing, placement, training, and recognition of volunteers. Maintains volunteer records, files, and databases to properly track volunteer program and needs.

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. Prepares grant applications for park projects and possible funding sources.

Gathers and maintains cultural resource files, artifact inventories, and coordinates and participates in appropriate preservation of natural and cultural resources. Implements ecological burning for fire type communities; recognize communities and maintain optimum species control via natural and chemical means.

Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities, ensuring all park facilities and programs meet all ADA Standards and Regulations.

Ensures all aspects of park security and safety are maintained at all times.

Serves as liaison with vendors providing contractual services to the park and assists management with oversight of contracts within the park. Serves as liaison between the park and the District Parks Program Development Specialist. Assists Management with organization and training of park staff.

Prepares a wide variety of reports, forms and logs related to all aspects of park operations. Operates cash registers and reconciles receipts. Operates two-way radio equipment, computers, and other office equipment.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Florida ecosystems and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communities

* Cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques

* Technical report writing and effective verbal and written communication principles and techniques

* Computers and related software

* FPS volunteer and CSO policies and procedures

SKILL IN:

* Public speaking, writing, and program presentation

* Producing photographs and slides

ABILITY TO:

* Use assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor

* Handle cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts

* Research, plan and prepare educational, interpretive and promotional materials and programs

* Work independently

* Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

* Travel occasionally

* Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

* Coordinate special events

* Compile, organize and analyze data, programs and proposed projects

* Perform a variety of skilled trade functions

* Learn two-way radio communications equipment

* Maintain a valid driver license

* Successfully complete Ranger Academy

* Successfully complete background and fingerprint check

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver's 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:

[email protected]

[email protected]

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-###-####). 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.

Location:

PORT ST JOE, FL, US, 32456