Requisition No: 797501

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37000798

Position Number: 37000798

Salary: $38,000.04

Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2023

RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection

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 – SES
#37000798

FORT PIERCE INLET STATE PARK
905 Shorewinds Drive
Fort Pierce, Florida 34949

SUPERVISOR
Ken Troisi, Assistant Bureau Chief, 772-402-9457

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Resident Park Manager II position. This Resident Park Manager II position requires an individual with strong leadership ability and resource management experience. The career staff of 11 consists of Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, seven Park Rangers, one Administrative Assistant, and one Park Services Specialists. Supervises the park staff and participates in the management of the area’s 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. The application must be able to work nights, 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:

The shores and coastal waters at this park provide an abundance of recreational opportunities.

The breathtakingly beautiful half-mile beach welcomes visitors for swimming, snorkeling, surfing and scuba diving. Beachcombing, picnicking or just relaxing on the sand are also popular activities.

Dynamite Point was once the training site for World War II Navy Frogmen but is now a haven for bird-watchers.

Along the south end of the park, Fort Pierce Inlet is a popular place for anglers to catch their dinners. Jack Island Preserve, located 1 mile north of the park, has trails for hiking, bicycling and nature study.

At the west end of the Marsh Rabbit Run Trail, visitors can climb an observation tower for a bird's-eye view of the Indian River and the island.

Pay:

$3,166.67 month/$38,000.04 annual

Your Specific Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of an 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. 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.

Supervises the park staff and participates in the management of the area’s 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 - Demonstrates, models and reinforces the agency’s mission and the fundamental values of fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence, honesty and teamwork. The employee demonstrates this competency in their interactions with co-workers, supervisors, and service recipients; in the personal contributions to work assignments and projects and representing the agency or the state.

Provides for employee selection, training, supervision and discipline. Prepares, implements and controls the work scheduling and assignments for the park staff, administers the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations.

Ensures employee evaluations are completed within established guidelines.

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.

Promotes a constructive and beneficial relationship between the park’s volunteers and the Florida Park Service.

Serves as contract manager for park projects.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Demonstrates the ability to implement and guide the resource management plan for the area park(s), as outlined in the current unit management plan(s).

VISITOR SERVICES - Maintains good public relations: working with local and state government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and volunteers, in an effort to get community and organizational support in obtaining park goals and objectives.

MAINTENANCE - Demonstrates knowledge of building maintenance and construction, and skill in operation of medium and heavy equipment and using a variety of hand tools.

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 - Demonstrates the ability to implement and enforce all laws, rules, operating policies, leases, agreements and permits pertaining to this area.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• building construction and maintenance
• basic arithmetic
• exotic plants and removal techniques
• park service management and operation
• interviewing, selecting and training personnel
• developing and managing a budget

Minimum Qualifications: Florida Class E driver license or an out-of-state class equivalent driver license

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@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.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Pierce

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.