PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000565 Date: Oct 28, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 840268 Agency: Environmental ProtectionWorking Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000565Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 37000565 Salary: $3093.00 per month Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST State of Florida Department of Environmental ProtectionAnticipated 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: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST – #37000565 T.H. STONE MEMORIAL ST. JOSEPH PENINSULA STATE PARK Contact: Jeff Youngblood - Assistant Park Manager Office: 850-227-1327 Jeffrey.Youngblood@FloridaDEP.Gov 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. 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: T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park 8899 Cape San Blas Road Port St. Joe, FL 32456 T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park features over 18 miles of beach & bay shorelines, multiple large beach day use areas, multiple nature trails, a 1,700 acre wilderness preserve, a brand new 46 site full hookup campground, a separate youth/group camping area, 14 primitive wilderness campsites along a 7 mile trail, 8 full service waterfront cabins, a very popular boat ramp & marina, waterfront concessionaire facilities, and high levels beach, day-use, and camping visitation.The park is home to numerous important and protected cultural & archaeological sites, some of the largest remaining in-tact dune ecosystems in Florida, and is one of the most important state parks in the panhandle for imperiled species protection including Snowy Plovers and many shorebird species, the St. Andrews Beach Mouse, and is one of the oldest running index sea turtle nesting beaches in Florida. The St. Joseph Peninsula State Park team also manages the Constitution Convention Museum State Park in Port St. Joe. 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:
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. 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.
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. Recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Participates in planning and conducting resource management activities by implementing resource management techniques required to manage and restore natural communities, including but not limited to, exotic plant and animal control, habitat restoration and erosion control.Visitor Services–Explains the facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meet visitors, answer questions, provide 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. Maintains a record of projects and activities which occur on park property including maintenance schedules and records. Protection–Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of park visitors. Conducts and documents safety assessments and reduces known hazards. Produces incident reports and safety analyses. Performs other related duties as required Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: KNOWLEDGE OF:
Florida ecosystems and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communities
Cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques
The principles and techniques of the skilled building trades and mechanical repair work and safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work
SKILL IN:
Using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work
Use of various kinds of equipment including tractors
Use of assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor
Maintain facilities and equipment
Performing a variety of skilled trade functions
Install, maintain and repair electric motos, generators, and other mechanical equipment
Operating computers and related software
ABILITY TO:
Handle computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts, prepare maintenance logs and related correspondence
Research, plan and prepare educational interpretive and promotional materials and programs
Compile, organize and analyze data, programs and proposed projects
Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others
Work outside in harsh weather conditions
Maintain a valid driver license
Successfully complete background and fingerprint check
Successfully complete Ranger Academy.
Minimum 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, 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:
HRVeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HRER@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.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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: PORT ST JOE, FL, US, 32456 Nearest Major Market:Panama City