PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST
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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .Requisition No: 840216Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000707Position Number: 37000707Salary: $3093.09 month/$37,117.08 annualThe Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. Oscar Scherer State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Services Specialist position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, and administration. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills and be able to work independently, including rotating shifts on evenings, weekends, and holidays.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, supporting you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.Where You Will Work: Oscar Scherer State Park is located in mid-Sarasota County, close to gulf beaches and downtown Venice, with many cultural sites nearby.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 features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:Annual and Sick Leave benefitsNine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each yearState Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance optionsRetirement plan options, including employer contributionsYour Specific Responsibilities:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Maintenance, Administration, and Protection of Oscar Scherer State Park.VISITOR SERVICES: Coordinates volunteer program and special events for the park, facilitates all aspects of volunteer program, develops park specific interpretive literature, resolves visitor queries, and conducts community outreach activities.MAINTENANCE: Maintains park facilities, equipment, and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices.ADMINISTRATION: Prepares reports, answers telephone, operates park radio, and conducts purchasing and fiscal activities.PROTECTION: Performs routine patrols and security checks, interprets and enforces park rules, and ensures the security of cash funds.OTHER: Performs other related duties as required.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: KNOWLEDGE OF: Florida's natural and cultural resourcesBasic arithmeticGood public relationsSKILL IN: Communicating effectively verbally and in writingPlanning and preparing educational and promotional materialsWorking with outside groups and developing programsUtilizing social media to promote park programmingOperating a cash register and reconciling receiptsABILITY TO: Follow verbal and written instructionsWork independently with minimal supervisionEstablish and maintain effective working relationshipsSpeak in publicAssist with volunteers and eventsMaintain a valid driver's licenseSuccessfully complete background & fingerprint checkDEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented individuals. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies.#J-18808-Ljbffr