Requisition No: 840268
Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - ********
Department of Environmental Protection
Anticipated Vacancy
Location: T.H. STONE MEMORIAL ST. JOSEPH PENINSULA STATE PARK
Contact:
Jeff Youngblood - Assistant Park Manager
Office: ********
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is looking for a self-motivated, dedicated, and passionate park service professional to fill a vacant Park Services Specialist position in Port St. Joe, Florida. This is a heavily Resource Management focused position. This position's primary responsibilities will be establishing and maintaining resource management activities for the park including invasives & exotics control, management of the Sea Turtle program, Beach Mice program, Prescribed Fire Program, Shorebird Monitoring, Cultural Resource site management, and overall management of the park's 1,700 acre Wilderness Preserve. The position is also responsible for providing visitor education and services, and for maintaining and improving operations and facilities. This position serves as primary contact point for and maintains good relations with the public, volunteers, and all public/private partners & agencies involved in resource management at the park.
This is not a Resident Position. 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 benefitsNine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each yearState Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance optionsRetirement plan options, including employer contributionsBase Salary: $3,093.09 monthly / $37,117.08 annually
Your Specific Responsibilities:
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.
Maintenance: Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, bridges, pavilions, restrooms and all other necessary facilities. Responsible for park inspections and prioritizing needs. Maintain cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Insures preventative maintenance is conducted and documented on all facilities, vehicles and equipment; Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, tractors, power trimmers, blowers, utility vehicles, trailers and motor vehicles. Develops scope of work for repair projects.
Resource Management: Recognizes and is knowledgeable of the various natural communities located within the park. Recognizes exotic plant and animal species that occur within the park. Participates in planning and conducting resource management activities by implementing resource management techniques required to manage and restore natural communities.
Visitor Services: Explains the facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information assistance and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations and upholding the Florida Park Service image.
Administration: Abides by fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies and generates a variety of reports with accuracy and precision.
Protection: Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources for the enjoyment of park visitors. Conducts and documents safety assessments and reduces known hazards.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Florida ecosystems and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communitiesCultural resource preservation and restoration techniquesThe principles and techniques of the skilled building trades and mechanical repair work and safety procedures required in maintenance and repair workSkill in: Using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair workUse of various kinds of equipment including tractorsUse of assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical laborMaintain facilities and equipmentPerforming a variety of skilled trade functionsInstall, maintain and repair electric motors, generators, and other mechanical equipmentOperating computers and related softwareAbility to: Handle computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts, prepare maintenance logs and related correspondenceResearch, plan and prepare educational interpretive and promotional materials and programsCompile, organize and analyze data, programs and proposed projectsWork rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidaysEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with othersWork outside in harsh weather conditionsSuccessfully complete background and fingerprint checkSuccessfully complete Ranger AcademyMinimum Qualifications:
Valid Florida Class E driver's license or an out-of-state class equivalent 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.
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 (******** ).
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.
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