Requisition No : 829238

Agency : Environmental Protection

Working Title : PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001162

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 37001162

Salary : $3,003 monthly; $36,036 annually

Posting Closing Date : 06 / 06 / 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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do :

PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST (37001162)

RUTH B KIRBY GILCRIST BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK

This is a largely independent position responsible for maintenance, visitor services, protection, administration, and resource management activities, establishing and maintaining good public relations and for carrying out a public information programs at Ruth B Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park.

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

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 :

Ruth B Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

7450 N.E. 60th St.

High Springs FL 32643

The park contains a collection of natural springs, including a large second-magnitude spring that produces an average of 44 million gallons of water per day.

This spring, known as Gilchrist Blue, has outstanding water clarity and discharges water through a shallow spring run about one-quarter mile to the Santa Fe River.

The other named springs on-site are Little Blue Spring, Naked Spring, Kiefer Spring and Johnson Spring, which provide scenic vistas and photographic opportunities.

The most significant ecological habitats include the spring run stream and floodplain communities. The main spring run is renowned for a diversity of wildlife species, including turtles, fish and invertebrates.

Redbreast and spotted sunfish, largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish can be observed in waters with unparalleled visibility.

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 $3,003 monthly; $36,036 annually

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.

This is a specialized professional position working in research, education, development and implementation of resource management, visitor services, interpretive and recreational programs and projects for Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park.

This position may also be utilized at other parks units for various duties.

Plans, organizes and conducts community outreach activities, special events and festivals to expand public understanding of the Florida Park Service and park’s management objectives.

Researches, develops, coordinates and conducts environmental education programs, interpretive programs, recreational skills programs and special events.

Represents the parks and the Florida Park Service to outside agencies and organizations. Disseminates information and promoting all opportunities provided by the park.

Provides, research, designs and develops park specific literature for public dissemination, educational displays and exhibits.

Coordinates the park’s volunteer and manpower augmentation program. Monitors and defines suitable park volunteer needs and coordinates volunteer placement.

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. Plans and conducts volunteer meetings, workshops and volunteer orientation sessions.

Ensures that all required reports and documents are submitted in compliance with established schedules. Assists park management in coordinating and overseeing Citizen Support Organizations for the park.

Monitors, evaluates and provides program analysis to the park management on Citizen Support Organization operations, activities and performance impact.

Researches the history of the park, both cultural and natural, and assists in developing plans for restoration, preservation and interpretation.

Coordinates and participates in appropriate preservation of cultural resources. Conducts natural resource management activities and monitors as needed.

Provides protection of facilities and resources.

Designs and implements public marketing relation programs to encourage corporate and / or private support of the park. Researches and identifies available public and private partnership programs having potential benefit for park operations.

Works in the field with other park staff as needed, performing ranger station duties, facility and grounds maintenance, crowd control and interpretation of Park rules.

Perform related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications
• administrative principles and practices
• methods of data collection and analysis
• natural and cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques
• the principles, methods and techniques of training
• good public relation techniques

SKILL IN :

• working with volunteers
• planning, coordinating and overseeing special events
• evaluating and analyzing data
• preparing reports on a variety of programs
• understanding and applying applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• planning and overseeing schedules

ABILITY TO :

• understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals and other written documents
• utilize problem solving techniques
• work independently
• coordinate and conduct meetings, information and orientation programs
• recruit and screen volunteers
• research topics and write articles and prepare environmental education and other information for dissemination
• monitor, evaluate and assess programs for effectiveness
• prepare and maintain records effectively speak in public formats
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
• maintain a valid driver license
• successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• successfully complete Ranger Academy

Minimum Qualifications :

Valid driver’s license.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT : This position is a Position of Trust. 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 :

HR VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR ER@dep.state.fl.us

Contact : Dennis Parson

Dennis.Parson@FloridaDEP.gov

352-316-6472

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.

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.

Last updated : 2024-05-24