PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 865616

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001140 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001140

Salary: $3,176.43 month/$38,117.16 annual

Posting Closing Date: 12/21/2025

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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, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Hillsborough River State Park, Fort Foster State Historic Site and Ybor City Museum State Park.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Recruits, screens, trains and oversees volunteers. Utilizes established system to coordinate the park’s volunteer and manpower augmentation program. Determine park needs and coordinates volunteer placement. Develop volunteer job descriptions, procedural manuals, and evaluations. Plans and oversees volunteer schedules, tracks hours, prepares reports, and coordinates awards program

VISITOR SERVICES

Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education. Visitor interaction including answering questions, providing information, assistance, and directions. Resolve customer complaints while maintaining good customer service and upholding the Florida Park Service image

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Participates in all aspects of prescribed fire. Monitors, maintains, and protects the natural and cultural resources of the park. Develops and implements resource management plans. Plans and participates in invasive species control using chemical and mechanical means. Implements site restoration projects. Participates in hydrological resource restoration and monitoring. Collects, analyzes, and records data

MAINTENANCE - Construct maintains and repairs buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic areas and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds, facilities, and vehicles.

PROTECTION - Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required

• natural and cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques
• the principles, methods and techniques of training
• administrative principles and practices
• volunteer recruitment and management
• grounds and facilities maintenance techniques

• communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• accurately preparing reports
• interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• use of assorted hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

• participate in all aspects of resource management, including, but not limited to, prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide
• work outdoors in inclement weather conditions
• operate motorized vehicles
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• work independently with minimal supervision
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• collect fees, operate computer and point of sale systems, reconcile transactions
• recruit, screen and train volunteers
• complete interpretive training, present interpretive programs and coordinate special events
• identify and investigate problems and take appropriate action to correct problems
• conduct inspections, identify needs and investigate problems
• work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• successfully complete ranger academy
• maintain a valid drivers’ license
• successfully complete background & fingerprint check
• properly wear uniform
• comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions

• 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).
• Tuition waivers.
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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.