RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37001499 1 1

State of Florida • Cambridge Township, FL

4d • $4,106 - $49,277 • Onsite

About The Position

An exciting opportunity is available for a strong leader with a diverse Florida Park Service background to fill the position of Park Manager II at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. The staffing consists of 5 FTE’s including 1 Biological Scientist II, 2 Rangers, 2 Park Service Specialists, and  OPS staff.

Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledge of Florida Park Service management, operations, and mission
• Knowledge of building maintenance and construction techniques
• Knowledge of cultural and natural resource management techniques
• Knowledge of general maintenance of facilities and equipment
• Skill in personnel management and leadership
• Skill in determining work priorities, assigning work, and ensuring proper completion of assignments
• Skill in use of computers and related software
• Skill in use of a variety of hand tools, small engines, power tools, and large equipment
• Ability to participate in all aspects of resource management, including prescribed fire
• Ability to supervise people
• Ability to provide effective leadership
• Ability to provide training for career service, volunteer, OPS and AmeriCorps staff
• Ability to provide visitor assistance services
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to prepare and maintain schedules and work reports
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations and policies
• Ability to maintain a valid driver license
• Ability to reside on park property
• Valid Driver’s License
• Residency

Nice To Haves

• Pack Test Qualified

Responsibilities

• Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Coordinates interpretive programs, activities, and schedules. Supervises the staff in providing visitor services.
• Participates in and supervises the resource management program. Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, utilizes control burning techniques and maintains fire lanes. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans; recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements water resources management plans.
• Identifies maintenance needs through daily inspections. Maintains maintenance schedules and supervises the staff to ensure maintenance on a daily, weekly and yearly basis is regularly performed. Supervises and assists with the maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment. Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
• 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, fee collection, and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.
• Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all facilities and resources, and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor. Prepares and implements the Park Protection Plan in accordance with Operations Policy Manual.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed