RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER

Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental agency in New York is seeking a self-motivated Resident Assistant Park Manager. The successful candidate will supervise park staff and manage resources and facilities while ensuring visitor satisfaction. Responsibilities include training staff, coordinating programs, and maintaining park operations. A valid driver’s license is required. This role offers the opportunity to work in a beautiful natural setting with a commitment to environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in park management or equivalent.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises park staff and manages resources and facilities.
• Coordinates visitor services and interpretive programs.
• Participates in the administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinate interpretation programs and public relations for park visitors.
• Ensure compliance with park rules and safety policies; manage fee collection and records.

Skills

supervise people

determine work priorities

establish and maintain effective working relationships

park management and operations

building construction and maintenance

Reside on park property

Resource management

Driver’s license

Education

Valid driver’s license

Job description

RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000792

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 construction and maintenance
• park management and operations
• basic arithmetic

ABILITY TO:

• supervise people
• 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
• participate in the resource management program
• maintain a valid driver’s license

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license

Position of Special Trust Requirement

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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

LONG KEY STATE PARK

67400 Overseas Highway

Long Key, Florida 33001

Supervisor

Jonathan Dillard, Park Manager, 305-747-6445

Long Key State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Resident Assistant Park Manager position. This Resident Assistant Park Manager position requires an individual with strong leadership ability, park maintenance, and resource management experience. The Park Manager and Assistant Park Manager oversee both Long Key State Park and Curry Hammock State Park. Between the two parks, the career staff of 13 consists of: Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, 7 Park Rangers, 2 Administrative Assistants, and 2 Park Services Specialists. There are also 4 OPS staff between both parks and a successful resident volunteer program at each. This Assistant Park Manager 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 applicant must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Special Notes

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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:

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An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at [phone]. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.