RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37001885

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant Park Manager to oversee park operations and provide exceptional visitor services. This role involves managing personnel, ensuring maintenance of facilities, and implementing resource management strategies to protect Florida's natural beauty. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, supervising a dedicated team while residing on park property. Join a mission-driven organization that values innovation and encourages professional growth while making a positive impact on the environment and community.

Benefits

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays

State Group Insurance

Retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Qualifications

• Experience in personnel management and resource management is essential.
• Ability to operate motorized boats and supervise park operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing park operations and supervising staff.
• Ensure visitor services and resource management are effectively implemented.

Skills

personnel management

leadership

resource management

communication

maintenance techniques

use of computers and software

operating motorized watercraft

Tools

hand tools

power tools

large equipment

Job description

RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37001885

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Requisition No: 849023
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37001885
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37001885
Salary: $3,657.34 month/$43,888.08 annual
Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2025

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.

The Work You Will Do:
Gasparilla Island Administration is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an Assistant Park Manager position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. This position requires a high energy, dedicated, innovative person who is committed to protecting and interpreting Florida’s natural and cultural resources. The incumbent must have experience in the management of personnel and knowledge of agency policies. The incumbent will work with the Park Manager to supervise park operations at four locations (Gasparilla Island, Cayo Costa, Stump Pass Beach, and Don Pedro) and ensure agency standards are met. This position with the Park Manager supervises 8 full time employees and 3 part time employees. Residency in the park is required in a 2-bedroom/1-bathroom house provided by the state located on Cayo Costa. The applicant must be able to operate motorized boats in all weather conditions.

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.

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:
Gasparilla Island State Park
880 Belcher Road
Boca Grande, Florida 33921
Separated from the mainland by Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, this island is part of a chain of Gulf Coast barrier islands. Swimming, snorkeling, fishing and nature study are popular activities that can be accessed at any of the five parking lots.

Benefits:
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;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is managerial work assisting the Resident Park Manager III in directing the activities of Gasparilla Island Administration, providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Cayo Costa, Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro and Stump Pass Beach State Parks. The incumbent of this position exercises independent judgment in formulating or assisting in the formulation of policies and procedures which have significant impact in personnel administration and/or preparation and administration of budgets.

VISITOR SERVICES: Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Participates in and supervises the resource management program. Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, utilizes control burning techniques and maintains fire lanes. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans; recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.

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.

ADMINISTRATION: Participates in employee training, supervision and discipline. Supervises the staff in fiscal, purchasing, and property procedures and policies.

PROTECTION: Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all facilities and resources, and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor.

OTHER: Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge Of:

• Florida Park Service management, operations, and mission
• building maintenance and construction techniques
• cultural and natural resource management techniques
• general maintenance of facilities and equipment

Skill In:

• personnel management and leadership
• determining work priorities, assigning work, and ensuring proper completion of assignments
• use of computers and related software
• use of a variety of hand tools, small engines, power tools, and large equipment

Ability To:

• participate in all aspects of resource management, including prescribed fire
• supervise people
• provide effective leadership
• provide training for career service, volunteer, OPS and AmeriCorps staff
• provide visitor assistance services
• effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• prepare and maintain schedules and work reports
• work independently
• work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations and policies
• maintain a valid driver license
• operate motorized watercraft
• successfully complete background and fingerprint check.
• reside on park property

Preferred Criteria: Ability to handle motorized watercraft up to 32 feet.

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.

Skills: 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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.