Requisition No: 839184
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000553
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37000553
Salary: $3,657.34
Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2024
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RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
OPEN COMPETITIVE
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 (37000553)
ST. ANDREWS STATE PARK

An exciting and challenging opportunity awaits a self-motivated and active individual with strong leadership and communication skills to fill the position of Assistant Park Manager at St. Andrews State Park. The selected candidate for this position will need to possess good supervisory skills, as well as knowledge, skills and abilities in all areas of park service management including administration, maintenance, resource management, visitor services, and protection.

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:
St. Andrews State Park
4607 State Park Lane
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

St. Andrews State Park is in Panama City, Florida. With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, visitors who crave swimming, snorkeling or surfing will be more than satisfied.
Besides boasting a mile-and-a-half of pristine beaches for fishing and swimming, St. Andrews also offers the chance for visitors to stroll through pines and along dunes and coastal plant communities or stay overnight in the campground.

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: $3,657.34 monthly / $43,888.08 annual

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. 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.

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. 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 including ecological burning, 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 assure 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
• Florida Park Service management, operations, and mission
• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
• Resource management techniques

Skill in:

• Using a variety of hand tools, small engines, and power tools

ABILITY TO:

• Supervise people
• Determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Prepare and maintain schedules and reports
• Reside on park property

Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver’s License

Contact: Aaron Miller, Park Manager IV
Aaron.Miller@Florida DEP.gov

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:

HR_Veterans Preference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@Florida DEP.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.