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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020697
$45k-57k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Weeks Ago
State of Florida is Hiring a PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020697 Near Hobe Sound, FL
Requisition No: 830115
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020697
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020697
Salary: $36,036.00
Posting Closing Date: 06/20/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool PARK SERVICES SPECIALISTState of FloridaDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOur Organization And MissionThe 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 DoPARK SERVICES SPECIALIST (37020697) NON-RESIDENT
JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK
This is a specialized position working in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. The main objective will be to assist in the day-to-day operation of the Education Center. The other focus of the job would be to maintain all the park computers and peripherals. This will include hardware, software, updates, printers, Wi-Fi, etc. Will act as the park’s point of contact with OTIS in Tallahassee regarding the park’s computer needs. This position will also assist with volunteer training and supervision to include training on computers and POS system located at the Ranger Station and Education Center.
SupervisorScott Duncan, Park Manager, 561-744-9814
The Difference You Will MakeFlorida 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 GrowDEP 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 WorkJonathan Dickinson State Park
16450 Southeast Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
Sixteen distinct natural communities create the mosaic that is Jonathan Dickinson, the largest state park in Southeast Florida.
Rare environments such as coastal sand hills, upland lakes, and scrub forests as well as the pristine Loxahatchee River make this park a unique spot to explore on land or by water.
Historical interests include a secret World War II training camp, the story of the shipwrecked Quaker merchant who is the park’s namesake, and Trapper Nelson, the legendary Wild Man of the Loxahatchee.
Ranger-guided tours of Trapper Nelson’s 1930s pioneer homestead are available year-round. Visitors can enjoy paved and off-road biking, equestrian and hiking trails. Boating, canoeing and kayaking along the river are also great ways to enjoy the park.
Anglers can fish along the riverbank or from a boat.
The nature and history of the park come to life through exhibits and displays in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. Programs for kids or the whole family are also offered here.
Benefits 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:
Pay$3,003.00 month; $36,036.00 annual
Your Specific ResponsibilitiesDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This is a specialized professional position working in research, development, and implementation of interpretive, educational and recreationalvisitor services programs and projects for Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park.
Plans, organizes, and conducts an ongoing program of environmental education and interpretation, featuring river ecosystems and natural communities within the park. Plans and coordinates park and Kimbell Center special events. Represents the park and the Florida Park Service to outside agencies and organizations, disseminates information and promotes all opportunities to expand public understanding of the park's management objectives. Provides research, design, and development of park specific literature for public dissemination, develops interpretive prorgramming, maintains the the Kimbell Education Center facility, exhibits, and cares for park ambassador wildlife. Recruits, trains and manages Kimbell Center volunteers. Collects park interpretive contact data and maintains program attendance database. Coordinates Kimbell Center staff and volunteer schedules.
Researches the natural and cultural history of the park and assists in developing plans for restoration, preservation, and interpretation. Gathers and maintains cultural resource files, artifact inventories, and coordinates appropriate preservation of cultural resources and archives.
Designs and implements public relations marketing programs to encourge corporate and/or private support of the park. Researches and identifies available public and private partnership programs having potential benefit to park operations.
Participates directly and/or indirectly in resource management projects including; habitat restoration, prescribed fire, exotic plant removal, imperiled species monitoring, and hydrologic restoration.
Knowledge OfRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
SkillsDEP 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_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020697
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020697
Salary: $36,036.00
Posting Closing Date: 06/20/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool PARK SERVICES SPECIALISTState of FloridaDepartment of Environmental ProtectionOur Organization And MissionThe 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 DoPARK SERVICES SPECIALIST (37020697) NON-RESIDENT
JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK
This is a specialized position working in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. The main objective will be to assist in the day-to-day operation of the Education Center. The other focus of the job would be to maintain all the park computers and peripherals. This will include hardware, software, updates, printers, Wi-Fi, etc. Will act as the park’s point of contact with OTIS in Tallahassee regarding the park’s computer needs. This position will also assist with volunteer training and supervision to include training on computers and POS system located at the Ranger Station and Education Center.
SupervisorScott Duncan, Park Manager, 561-744-9814
The Difference You Will MakeFlorida 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 GrowDEP 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 WorkJonathan Dickinson State Park
16450 Southeast Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
Sixteen distinct natural communities create the mosaic that is Jonathan Dickinson, the largest state park in Southeast Florida.
Rare environments such as coastal sand hills, upland lakes, and scrub forests as well as the pristine Loxahatchee River make this park a unique spot to explore on land or by water.
Historical interests include a secret World War II training camp, the story of the shipwrecked Quaker merchant who is the park’s namesake, and Trapper Nelson, the legendary Wild Man of the Loxahatchee.
Ranger-guided tours of Trapper Nelson’s 1930s pioneer homestead are available year-round. Visitors can enjoy paved and off-road biking, equestrian and hiking trails. Boating, canoeing and kayaking along the river are also great ways to enjoy the park.
Anglers can fish along the riverbank or from a boat.
The nature and history of the park come to life through exhibits and displays in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. Programs for kids or the whole family are also offered here.
Benefits 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!
Pay$3,003.00 month; $36,036.00 annual
Your Specific ResponsibilitiesDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This is a specialized professional position working in research, development, and implementation of interpretive, educational and recreationalvisitor services programs and projects for Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park.
Plans, organizes, and conducts an ongoing program of environmental education and interpretation, featuring river ecosystems and natural communities within the park. Plans and coordinates park and Kimbell Center special events. Represents the park and the Florida Park Service to outside agencies and organizations, disseminates information and promotes all opportunities to expand public understanding of the park's management objectives. Provides research, design, and development of park specific literature for public dissemination, develops interpretive prorgramming, maintains the the Kimbell Education Center facility, exhibits, and cares for park ambassador wildlife. Recruits, trains and manages Kimbell Center volunteers. Collects park interpretive contact data and maintains program attendance database. Coordinates Kimbell Center staff and volunteer schedules.
Researches the natural and cultural history of the park and assists in developing plans for restoration, preservation, and interpretation. Gathers and maintains cultural resource files, artifact inventories, and coordinates appropriate preservation of cultural resources and archives.
Designs and implements public relations marketing programs to encourge corporate and/or private support of the park. Researches and identifies available public and private partnership programs having potential benefit to park operations.
Participates directly and/or indirectly in resource management projects including; habitat restoration, prescribed fire, exotic plant removal, imperiled species monitoring, and hydrologic restoration.
Knowledge OfRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication
- administrative principles and practices
- methods of data collection and analysis
- cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques
- the principles, methods, and techniques of training
- effective public relations techniques
- educational programming and classroom techniques
- computer operation and applications
- grant writing
- working with volunteers
- successfully complete background and fingerprint check
- successfully complete ranger academy
- plan, coordinate and oversee special events
- evaluate and analyze data
- prepare reports on a variety of programs
- understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- plan and oversee schedules
- develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports
- proposals and other written documents
- handle and care for non-venomous snakes
- utilize problem solving techniques
- work independently
- coordinate and conduct meetings, trainings and orientation programs
- research topics, write articles, 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
- Valid driver license
- Successful completion of ranger academy
SkillsDEP 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_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$45k-57k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/08/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/06/2024
HEADQUARTERS
ORLANDO, FL
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
2019
REVENUE
<$5M
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