State of Florida · 1 month ago
RESIDENT PARK MANAGER III - SES - 37000667
Thonotosassa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$4,513.89/mo - $4,513.89/moThe State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a strong leader for the position of Park Manager III at Hillsborough River State Park. This role involves overseeing park administration, resource management, maintenance, and visitor services while ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Implements and enforce all laws, rules, operating policies, directives, leases, agreements and permits pertaining to the areas managed
Selects new employees and supervises staff, assuring that training is provided and disciplinary measures are implemented when necessary
Maintains good employee relations
Prepares budget requests, provides effective expenditure and tracking of appropriations, supervises the collection and handling of fees and other revenue
Is responsible for all facility and equipment inventories and implements established policies for fiscal control and accountability
Prepares, implements and controls the work scheduling and assignments for the staff
Implements and enforces all laws, rules, operating policies, leases agreements and permits pertaining to the management of concession agreements, special use permits and other operating agreements or leases
Effectively manage FPS contracts and agreements
Directs and participates in the removal and control of exotic vegetation and animals
Documents the nestling and presence of listed species
Takes actions necessary to prevent inordinate predation of sea turtle nests
Plans and executes native plant restoration
Plans and conducts prescribed burns
Documents biological community changes and makes recommendations for management measures to be included in the resource management plan
Assesses maintenance needs and plans and directs the performance of routine, preventive and corrective maintenance necessary to meet or exceed FPS standards
Implements, supervises and participates in all facets of the area’s maintenance to ensure efficient and appropriate care of all facilities and support equipment
Directs the development of interpretive programs and materials
Schedules programs and participation in events promoting the areas managed and the FPS
Meets the public, interprets the area’s resources, facilities and services, resolves visitor complaints and provides for good public relations
Ensures the safety of visitors, staff and the resources via regular inspections and assurance that all safety codes are followed and no threats to the resources go unattended
Enforces and directs staff to enforce all park rules pertaining to natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof
Performs Other Related Duties As Required
Qualification
Required
Valid Driver's License
Residency
Knowledge of natural resource management practices to include prescribed fire, sea turtle monitoring practices, appropriate methods for control of invasive plants and animals, Florida Park Service Operations Manual, routine, preventive and corrective maintenance necessary to meet FPS standards
Ability to effectively manage FPS contracts and agreements; conduct routine inspections; identify and investigate problems; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare reports; establish and maintain working relationships with others; understand and apply rules and regulations; maintain facilities and equipment; navigate boats under adverse conditions; meet with the public in a tactful and professional manner; prepare budget request, provide for expenditures and tracking of appropriations, supervise people; work rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays
Successfully complete background and fingerprint check
Maintain a valid driver's license and reside on State property in a 3 bedroom/2 bath house
Preferred
Pack test qualified
Benefits
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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