Resident Assistant Park Manager - Ses

Requisition No: 809225

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37001359

Position Number: 37001359

Salary: $2,964.00 monthly

Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2023

RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Anticipated Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

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- 37001359

Ravine Gardens State Park seeks a positive, out-going, self-motivated park service professional to fill a Resident Assistant Park Manager position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. This position requires a high-energy, dedicated, innovative individual who is committed to protecting and interpreting Florida’s natural and cultural resources. Incumbent must have experience in management of personnel and knowledge of agency policies.

Incumbent will work with Park Manager to supervise park operations at three locations: Ravine Gardens State Park, Dunns Creek State Park, and Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail and ensure agency standards are met. This position with the Park Manager supervises 5 full time employees, several part-time employees.

The Difference You Will Make:

This position represents the heart of the park. You will provide visitors with first-hand knowledge on every aspect of the park and what it offers to guests.

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:

Ravine Gardens State Park Dunns Creek State Park Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail

1600 Twigg Street 320 Sisco Road

Palatka, Florida 32177 Pomona Park, Florida 32181

These three parks are located in Putnam County: Ravine Gardens is located in Palatka and Dunns Creek in Pomona Park, while the 19-mile Palatka to St. Augustine Trail is linear park through the countryside between East Palatka and St. Augustine. Each park is unique with its own character.

Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ravine-gardens-state-park

https://www.floridastateparks.org/DunnsCreek; https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/palatka-st-augustine-state-trail

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);
• And more!
• Tuition waivers;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Pay:

$2,964.00 Monthly / $35,568.00 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is managerial work assisting Resident Park Manager II in directing activities of two state parks and a state trail, providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Ravine Gardens and Dunns Creek State Parks and Palatka to St. Augustine State Trail.

Incumbent of this position exercises independent judgment in formulating or assisting in formulation of policies and procedures which have significant impact in personnel administration and/or preparation and administration of budgets.

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 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 enforce 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:

Ability to- reside on park property and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Reside on park property 3BR, 2BTH mobile home (state owned)
• Valid Driver’s License

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:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Contact: Katrina Boler, Park Manager; 386.937.0933

[email protected]

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.