Requisition No: 840481 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001484 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 37001484 Salary: $3,093.09 monthly Posting Closing Date: 11/19/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Job Vacancy OPEN COMPETITIVE Closing Date: 11.19.2024 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- 37001484 JOB DESCRIPTION: An opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, well organized park service professional to fill a Park Services Specialist position in Melbourne Beach, Florida. This is a full-service park; open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is an excellent opportunity for someone skilled in providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration and resource management. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining resource management activities; for providing visitor education and services: for maintaining and improving operations and facilities; and for establishing and maintaining good public and volunteer relations. Contact: Jennifer Miller, APM 321.###.####; [email protected] The Difference You Will Make: Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by 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: Sebastian Inlet State Park 9700 South A1A Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 Sebastian Inlet State Park is a barrier island property located in the city of Melbourne Beach. It has been divided by the Sebastian Inlet for the past 100 years which allows the waters of the Indian River Lagoon to mix with the Atlantic Ocean. The park is inhabited by thousands of plant and animal species and surrounding nutrient-rich waters. Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park: 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 monthly/$37,117.08 annually
Your Specific Responsibilities: Designs and organizes volunteer recruitment, special events and service programs. Monitors and defines suitable park volunteer needs. Plans and conducts volunteer orientation and training sessions. Organizes and coordinates assignments of inmate labor services for the park. Serves as liaison with the Department of Corrections inmate labor program and improve value of services to the park. Provide research planning, coordination and conducts the interpretation of the natural cultural resources within the park, including guided walks, campfire programs, tours recreation skills programs and special events. Researches the history of a division facility, both cultural and natural and develops plans for restoration and implementation. Provides research development and coordination of a park information program. This includes the preparation of newspaper articles, public service announcements, photos, and other materials to optimize public awareness of the park. Identifies broadcast and print media interests cultivates positive media relations and promotes media coverage of the park. Plans and conducts community outreach activities to expand public understanding of the Florida Park Service resource management and protection objectives. Represents the park and Florida Park Service to outside agencies and organizations, disseminating information and promoting outdoor recreational opportunities provided by the park. Participates in planning and conducting resource management activities by implementing resource management techniques required for managing and restoring natural communities. Serves as liaison between park and District Park Programs Development Specialist and Education and Training Specialist. Provides research, development and library of funding sources for the park via corporate/foundation and public support entities. Design and implements public marketing relations program to encourage corporate/foundation and private support of the park. Plans, organizes and conducts in-service training programs to meet the needs of the park's employees. Perform other duties as required.
Required Knowledge Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Florida ecosystems and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communities; cultural resources preservation and restoration techniques; technical report writing, effective verbal and written communication principles and techniques.
Skill in: producing photographs and slides.
Ability to: research, plan and prepare educational, interpretive and promotional materials and programs; compile, organize and analyze data, programs and proposed projects; effectively present programs to staff, public and volunteers; operate personal computers.
Minimum Qualifications: - Valid driver's license
- Successfully complete background and fingerprint checks
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:
