This is a moderately independent work providing Visitors Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Fanning Springs State Park. This position may also be utilized at other park units for various duties.
Visitor Services
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. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.
Resource Management
Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans, maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical methods.
Maintenance
Maintains structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
Administration
Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle usage, purchase requests and accidents. Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer and various office equipment. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees, performs cash register transactions and reconciles receipts. Orders, sells and inventories resale merchandise. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.
Protection
Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. Responsible for security of cash fund.
Other
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: Florida’s natural and cultural resources, basic arithmetic, good public relations.
Skill in: Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, operating a cash register and reconciling receipts, accurately preparing reports, interacting with internal and external customers, performing grounds and building maintenance (mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, painting), utilizing power tools (chainsaws, drills), basic plumbing, basic electrical work, basic carpentry.
Ability to
- Participate in resource management tasks, including prescribed fire activities and non‑native plant removal.
- 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.
- Conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems.
- Clean park facilities, including cleaning restrooms and picking up trash.
- Work outdoors in inclement weather.
- Perform physical labor, lift 40 lbs and assist in transporting items or supplies up to 100 lbs.
- Work rotating shifts, background and fingerprint check.
- Properly wear uniform and comply with grooming standards.
- Work occasional rotating shifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License. Take and pass CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of employment.
Position of Special Trust Requirement: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422. Successful completion of background screening will be required.