Requisition No: 845915
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37002412
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37002412
Salary: $2,964 month/$35,568 annual
Posting Closing Date: 02/23/2025
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Resident Assistant Park Manager
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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.
The Work You Will Do:
Resident Assistant Park Manager (37002412)
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
A management opportunity is available for an energetic, hardworking, park service professional to fill a Resident Assistant Park Manager position at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This position will work with the Park Manager to lead, assist, oversee, and mentor the staff. This position directly supervises Park Rangers and few Part-time staff members. Required to live onsite.
Contact: Marla Chancey
Marla.L.Chancey@FloridaDEP.gov
352-302-5451
The Difference You Will Make:
Florida 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 Grow:
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:
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S. Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa FL 34446
Discover the wild side of Florida with endangered Florida panther, red wolf, manatee and whooping crane, plus black bear, bobcat and, of course, alligators.
When Homosassa Springs was a popular train stop in the early 1900s, passengers could picnic and take a dip in the spring while train cars were being loaded up with cedar, crabs, fish and spring water. On a 1924 visit, Bruce Hoover of Chicago called it “the most beautiful river and springs in the world.” In this regard, Homosassa Springs hasn’t changed much.
An astounding number of fresh and saltwater fish still congregate in the natural spring bowl — large jacks, snapper, snook and others. A unique underwater structure, the Underwater Observatory allows visitors to "walk underwater" beneath the spring's surface to watch the various fish and manatees swim about. Gaze down into the depths of the first-magnitude spring and perhaps catch a glimpse of fish and manatees in their natural habitat.
The park also features a variety of captive animals such as alligators, black bears, red wolf, Key deer, flamingos, whooping cranes and the oldest hippopotamus in captivity. The native wildlife that reside in the park serve as ambassadors for their species, providing visitors face-to-face connections with the animals and their habitats. Each with a unique life story, all of the animal inhabitants are here for the same reason - they are unable to survive in the wild on their own.
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!For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Pay:
Base salary $2,964 month/$35,568 annual
Your Specific 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. 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.
This is managerial work assisting a Resident Park Manager IV in directing the activities of Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park. The incumbent in this position exercises independent judgment in formulating or assisting the formulation of policies and procedures which have significant impact in personnel administration and/or preparation and administration of budgets.
ADMINISTRATION
Participates in employee training, supervision, and discipline. Supervises the staff in fiscal, purchasing, and property procedures and policies. Participates in the administration of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. Coordinates work schedules and assignments. Checks reports, and other records prepared by the staff.
VISITOR SERVICES
Directs tour boat schedules and interpretive programs. Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities, and services, resolves problems, and provides for good public relations. Supervises the staff in providing visitor services.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Directs in and supervises the resource management program including native species propagation, exotic species removal and natural resource programs. Oversees the captive wildlife care program.
MAINTENANCE
Identifies maintenance needs through daily inspections. Supervises staff to ensure maintenance standards are met, facilities are inspected, maintenance needs are addressed, and park grounds, facilities and equipment are maintained according to established standards. Supervises and assists with the maintenance of grounds, facilities, and equipment.
PROTECTION
Ensure park rules are enforced. Provides training to staff to provide a safe environment for employees and visitors. Implements the Park Protection Plan in accordance with Operations Policy Manual. The duties of this position require the incumbent to reside on the property.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge Of:
park service management and operations building maintenance and construction ADA requirements for public facilities supervisory principles and practices basic arithmetic.Skill In:
computer operation and applicationsAbility To:
supervise people plan and direct program activities to include oversight over captive animal collection determine work priorities, assign work and insure proper completion of work assignments prepare and maintain schedules and reports conduct routine inspections of park facilities provide visitor assistance services; coordinate and manage a park CSO and volunteers in support of the park communicate effectively verbally and in writing plan for utilization and preservation of facilities and equipment establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Required or Preferred Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license Medical Monitoring
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
Valid driver’s license Medical Monitoring
POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
DEP 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.
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.