OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 37002052 1

State of Florida • APOPKA, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Assistant Bureau Chief position for District 3 Administration, located in Apopka, Florida. The position assists the Bureau Chief with the overall management and administration of district operations, including implementing and monitoring policies, plans, and programs related to administration, resource management, visitor services, protection, and maintenance. The incumbent supervises managers who operate park units within the Park District and directs the management of all operating units. The position has supervisory authority over subordinate employees, including authority to take or effectively recommend personnel actions.

The Assistant Bureau Chief consults with and advises the Bureau Chief and park managers on administration, personnel, education, training, interpretation, citizen support organizations, volunteer recruitment and utilization, and donation solicitation. The position handles routine and critical matters in the Bureau Chief’s absence, conducts on-site reviews of district parks, helps develop budget requests and allocate funds according to priorities, and establishes and monitors unit goals and action plans. It also monitors district operations for cost-effectiveness and compliance, participates in annual management summaries and performance and fiscal audits, assists with resource management programs, and represents the District and Division at meetings and other events.

The incumbent is expected to follow the Department’s Standards of Conduct and applicable departmental and work-unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and general orders. The role is designated as a Position of Special Trust and requires successful completion of background screening.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of prescribed-burn and wildfire characteristics.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and operational safety requirements and rules.
• Knowledge of rail-to-trail program functions.
• Knowledge of ADA requirements and reasonable-accommodation practices.
• Skill in using computer equipment and various software.
• Ability to supervise people and manage a consultative program to resolve managerial and operational problems.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure assignments are properly completed.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to assess budgetary needs and formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to organize data for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data; develop alternative recommendations; solve problems; and document work and activities that improve operational and management practices.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research, work independently, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to coordinate emergency or crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Successful completion of background screening for this Position of Special Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Bureau Chief with the overall management and administration of district operations and implementation and monitoring of related policies, plans, and programs.
• Supervise managers responsible for park-unit operations and direct the management of all operating units.
• Communicate with, motivate, train, and evaluate employees; plan and direct their work; and take or effectively recommend personnel actions.
• Provide consultation and recommendations to the Bureau Chief and park managers on administration, personnel, education, training, interpretation, citizen support organizations, volunteer recruitment and utilization, and donation solicitation.
• Handle routine and critical matters requiring attention in the Bureau Chief’s absence.
• Conduct on-site reviews of district parks to assess operational efficiency, effectiveness, and staff morale, and take action as necessary.
• Assist the Bureau Chief in developing budget requests and allocating funds according to priorities.
• Establish unit goals and objectives, and review, approve, and monitor action plans to achieve them.
• Monitor district operations for cost-effectiveness and compliance with department and division operating policies and procedures.
• Ensure completion of and participate in annual management summaries and annual performance and fiscal audits as required.
• Assist the Bureau Chief with implementing, coordinating, and monitoring resource management programs for district parks.
• Represent the District and Division at meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Comply with the Department’s Standards of Conduct and applicable departmental and work-unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and general orders.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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