RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES

Requisition No: 822456 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37001055 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 37001055 Salary: $37,500.
00 Posting Closing Date: 02/27/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection ANTICIPATED VACANCY 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 ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER – SES (37001055) RESIDENCY REQUIRED LIGNUMVITAE KEY BOTANICAL STATE PARK This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a challenging position.
This Resident Assistant Park Manager position requires an individual with strong resource management skills and leadership ability.
The Assistant Park Manager assists the Park Manager with the operation of Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, Indian Key Historic State Park, Shell Key Preserve State Park, San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park, and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park.
Contact: Lu Dodson, Park Manager, 305-664-0655 Lu.
dodson@floridadep.
gov 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: Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park 77200 Overseas Highway Islamorada, Florida 33036 The virgin tropical hardwood hammock that thrives on this island was once common on most of Florida’s Upper Keys.
In 1919, William J.
Matheson, a wealthy Miami chemist, bought this tiny island and built a caretaker’s home with a windmill for electricity and a cistern for rainwater.
Today, his hideaway is the visitor center for this island forest.
Lignumvitae Key is accessible by boat or kayak only.
Boat and kayak rentals are available through local vendors.
There is a ferry service from Robbie’s Marina to Lignumvitae Key Friday through Sunday at 1:45 p.
m.
The park has ranger led tours December through April, Friday through Sunday at 10:00 a.
m.
and 2:00 p.
m.
Visitors must be accompanied by a ranger to walk the trails.
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.
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com); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.
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myflorida.
com.
Pay: $3,125.
00 monthly/$37,500.
00 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.
If position is supervisory, incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives.
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.
Under the direction of the park manager, supervises the park staff in the management of the area’s resources, facilities and public use.
ADMINISTRATION - Participates in employee training, supervision and discipline.
Supervises the staff in fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies.
Ensures property procedures and policies are applied.
Participates in the administration of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations.
Coordinates work schedules and assignments.
Checks reports, fee collection and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.
VISITOR SERVICES - Coordinates interpretive programs, activities and schedules for park unit.
Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities and services, resolves problems and provides for good public relations.
Supervises the staff in providing visitor services.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Participates in the supervision of resource management programs applicable to park unit including water level management, native species propagation, erosion control and exotic removal.
MAINTENANCE - Identifies maintenance needs through daily inspections.
Maintains maintenance schedules and supervises the staff to ensure maintenance on a daily, weekly and yearly basis is regularly performed.
Supervises and assists with the maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, trails, water systems, wastewater systems, vehicles, equipment, etc.
PROTECTION - Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: KNOWLEDGE OF: building maintenance and construction park management and operations basic arithmetic SKILL IN: operating and maintaining medium and heavy equipment and in using a variety of hand tools SKILL IN AND ABILITY TO: safely operate, navigate and maintain park vessels ABILITY TO: supervise people in a constructive and positive manner determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments prepare and maintain schedules and reports establish and maintain effective working relationships with others work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends reside on park property (three bedroom, one bathroom park residence on Lignumvitae Key – cistern-collected water supply, completely off-grid, accessible by boat only, laundry facilities located at Land Base) trouble shoot diesel generator power supply and other systems related to off-grid living participate in the resource management program tolerate heavy mosquito population possess a basic ability to diagnose maintenance issues and also have the basic ability to handle the repairs Required Qualifications: Residency Other Job Related Requirements for this position: Valid Driver License POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility).
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.