Requisition No : 829770

Agency : Environmental Protection

Working Title : PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020784

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 37020784

Salary : $3,003 month / $36,036 annual

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 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 (37020784)

SUPERVISOR : Robyn Anderson, Management Analyst

Robyn.Anderson@FloridaDEP.gov

352)610-5660

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Services Specialist position, providing interpretation animal maintenance, community outreach, administration, and resource management.

The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of functions using assorted equipment and tools.

The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including 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. 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 :

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

6131 Commercial Way

Spring Hill, FL 34606

At 359 acres, scrub is the largest community. This is a high visitor services park with a majority of the public concentrated in the 32-acre Historic Attraction and Buccaneer Bay.

Recreational opportunities include; historic mermaid shows, swimming, water slides, kiddy pool, tour boats, wildlife show and various special events throughout the year

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 month / $36,036 annual

Your Specific Responsibilities :

This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.

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 moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Animal Maintenance, Administration and Community Outreach of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.

VISITOR SERVICES / INTERPRETATION - 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. Plans, develops, manages and conducts park programs and interpretive displays.

Provides input, training and guidance on all programs provided by the park not related to the mermaid performances.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Provides assistance in prescribed burning, exotic plant and animal removal and other natural and cultural resource management techniques.

Maintains prescribed fire and exotic removal data base for park. Tracks burn and no burn days. Assists park management in reaching annual resource management goals.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH - Plans, organizes and conducts community outreach programs and activities. Represents the park and the Florida Park Service to outside entities .

ADMINISTRATION - Oversees OPS staff assigned to the wildlife department. Prepares work schedules and assignments for wildlife department.

OTHER Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Interpretive program and materials development
• Record and files management
• Natural and cultural resource management practices

SKILL IN :

• communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• developing and presenting interpretive exhibits and programs
• interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• producing photographs and slides using a variety of software
• utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

ABILITY TO :

• handle and care for wildlife permitted for the park
• follow verbal and written instructions / directions
• work independently with minimal supervision
• establish and maintain effective working relationships
• speak in public
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• analyze programs and proposed projects
• prepare records and reports
• research topics and prepare environmental education displays, exhibits and programs
• monitor and evaluate programs to assess their effectiveness
• work outdoors in inclement weather
• work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• 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 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 :

HR VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR ER@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 (1-866-663-4735).

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 : 2024-05-25