RESIDENT PARK MANAGER IV - SES - 37000772
Position Overview 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 shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.
In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. If position is supervisory, incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives.
Supervises the park staff and participates in the management of the area’s resources, facilities and public use under existing rules and operating policies to provide the proper levels of administration, resource management, visitor services, protection and maintenance.
Administration
Demonstrates, models and reinforces the agency’s mission of “More Protection…Less Process” and the fundamental values of fairness, cooperation, respect, commitment, excellence, honesty and teamwork. Provides for employee selection, training, supervision and discipline for staff. Prepares, implements and controls the work scheduling and assignments for the park staff, administers the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. Ensures employee evaluations are completed within established guidelines. Prepares budget requests, provides for effective expenditure of appropriations, supervises the collection of fees, is responsible for all facility and equipment inventories, and implements established policies for fiscal control and accountability. Promotes a constructive and beneficial relationship between the park’s volunteers and the Florida Park Service. Actively participates in all park Citizen Support Organization (CSO) meetings and functions and ensures that the CSO is kept informed about all park issues and developments on an ongoing basis.
Resource Management
Demonstrates the ability to implement and guide the resource management plan for the area park(s), as outlined in the current unit management plan(s).
Visitor Services
Maintains good public relations: working with local and state government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and volunteers, in an effort to get community and organizational support in obtaining park goals and objectives.
Maintenance
Demonstrates knowledge of building maintenance and construction, and skill in operation of medium and heavy equipment and using a variety of hand tools. Plans, implements and controls the area’s maintenance program. Identifies maintenance needs and provides supervision and management of the staff to maintain the facilities and support equipment for efficient area operation.
Protection
Demonstrates the ability to implement and enforce all laws, rules, operating policies, leases, agreements and permits pertaining to this area.
Performs other work‑related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: prescribed fire, building construction and maintenance, basic arithmetic, exotic plants and removal techniques, park service management and operation, interviewing, selecting and training personnel, developing and managing a budget.
Ability to: supervise people, determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments, prepare and maintain schedules and reports, work independently, enforce rules and regulations, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends, develop and/or conduct an interpretive program, special events and work with volunteers, reside on park property, maintain a valid driver’s license.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver’s license.
This position has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, F.S.
Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required.
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. 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
Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 Southeast Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, Florida 33455.
An exciting and challenging opportunity awaits a self‑motivated and active individual with strong leadership and communication skills to fill the position of Park Manager at Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The selected candidate will possess good supervisory skills, as well as knowledge, skills, and abilities in all areas of park service management including administration, maintenance, resource management, visitor services, and protection. The incumbent will provide oversight of operations including concessionaire, volunteers, park projects and budgets for Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park. The Park Manager leads, assists, oversees, and mentors a staff of 18 employees.
Benefits
Working for the State of Florida includes a competitive compensation package with annual and sick leave benefits, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, state group insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance), retirement plan options with employer contributions, tuition waivers, and additional benefits. For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Special Notes
DEP is committed to recruiting and onboarding talented individuals, encouraging veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. Contact HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us or HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov for guidance. Reasonable accommodations are available; contact the DEP Human Resources Office at (850) 245-2511.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and supports a drug‑free workplace.
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