Location: Fort Myers Beach,FL, USA
Requisition No: 840894
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020301
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020301
Salary: $$3093.09 month/$37,117.08 annual
Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2024
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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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:
PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST (37020301)
SUPERVISOR: Katie Moses, Park Manager, Lovers Key State Park
(239)###-####
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
Lovers Key State Park is seeking a Park Services Specialist for an exciting opportunity to work with a unique and challenging park. This 1,442-acre park features a variety of habitats: 2.5 miles of beach, coastal strand, maritime hammock, estuary and mangroves. Lovers Key State Park consists of several picnic areas, kayak Launch, boat ramp, Bayside Park, 5 miles of hiking trails, 5 miles of paddling trails and 2.5 miles of beach. A 3,900 square foot Welcome and Discovery Center is open.
This is a specialized professional position working in volunteer management, visitor services, community outreach development, special event organization as well as interpretive program development and implementation. The person filling this position will require a high level of leadership and interpersonal skills as well as strong public relations skills to succeed in the position.
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:
Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Lovers Key State Park consists of four barrier islands and adjacent aquatic areas covering approximately 1500 acres. With two and a half miles of beach front along the Gulf of Mexico, several miles of hiking and biking trails, outstanding kayaking and canoeing areas and an abundance of wildlife watching opportunities, Lovers Key State Park ranks among the most popular of all the Florida State Parks. The park is located on County road 865 between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach in Lee county.
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 $3093.09 month/$37,117.08 annual
Your Specific Responsibilities:
DUTIES AND 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.
Acts as a liaison between volunteers and park administration. Designs and organizes volunteer recruitment and service programs. Develops and maintains volunteer job descriptions, procedural manuals, personnel records and evaluations. Plans and oversees all volunteer schedules, tracks volunteer hours, prepares appropriate reports and coordinates awards programs. Initiates correspondence, pamphlets and letters to organizations concerning volunteer activities. Monitors and defines suitable park volunteer needs and assists the Park Manager in volunteer placement. Plans and conducts volunteer meetings, workshops, volunteer orientation and training sessions.
Plans, organizes and conducts community outreach activities, special events and festivals to expand public understanding of the Florida Park Service and the park's management objectives. Represents the parks and the Florida Park Service to outside agencies and organizations, disseminating information and promoting all opportunities provided by the park. Assists Park Manager in the preparation of programs for presentations and in the researching of local current events to provide the agency with knowledge of potential concerns and opportunities.
Provides research, development and library of funding sources for the parks via corporate/foundation and public support entities. Exercise professional grantsmanship and prepares and submits grant applications/proposals and monitors consistency between park goals and grant specifications.
Ensures that all required reports and document are submitted in compliance with established schedules. Monitors, evaluates and provides program analysis to the Park Manager on Citizen Support Organization operations and performance impact. Provides guidance to Citizen Support Organization regarding fundraising and grant opportunities and the recruitment of additional members.
Assists park management with planning and executing the protection, monitoring and reporting of listed species within park to include but is not limited to nesting/resting shorebirds and sea turtles. Attends agency required trainings for listed species management and prescribed burning. Aids in prescribed burning, exotic plant and animal removal and other natural and cultural resource management techniques.
Provides coordination of staff, customer service and supports administrative duties on weekends as designated by Park Manager.
Performs other related duties as required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
* Principles of interpretive program development
* Principles of teaching and training volunteers
* FPS volunteer and CSO policies and procedures
* Florida's ecosystems and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communities.
* good public relations
SKILL IN:
* communicating effectively verbally and in writing
* skill in coaching volunteers
* creative writing skills
* computer operations including desktop publishing, Microsoft Office, etc.
* skill in producing articles, educational, promotional and interpretive material's
* skill in public speaking, writing and program presentation.
* accurately preparing reports
* interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
ABILITY TO:
* work independently with minimal supervision
* establish and maintain effective working relationships
* speak in public
* understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
* work in a fast-paced environment where multiple priorities are constantly changing
* recruit and screen volunteers
* plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
* coordinate and conduct meetings, information and orientation programs
* research, plan and prepare educational, interpretive and promotional materials/programs
* research and write grants. Conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems
* operate and use a variety of equipment including 4WD vehicles, ATVs, hand tools and power tools
* work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
* travel occasionally
* work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
* successfully complete ranger academy
* maintain a valid driver's license
* successfully complete background & fingerprint check
* properly wear uniform
* comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions
Minimum qualifications:
Valid Driver's license.
BACKGROUND SCREENING 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, 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:
...@dep.state.fl.us
...@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-###-####). 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
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