PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001140 1 1

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Hillsborough River Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Services Specialist position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and cultural resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF: natural and cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques
• KNOWLEDGE OF: the principles, methods and techniques of training
• KNOWLEDGE OF: administrative principles and practices
• KNOWLEDGE OF: volunteer recruitment and management
• KNOWLEDGE OF: grounds and facilities maintenance techniques
• SKILL IN: communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• SKILL IN: accurately preparing reports
• SKILL IN: interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• SKILL IN: use of assorted hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• SKILL IN: utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• ABILITY TO: participate in all aspects of resource management, including, but not limited to, prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide
• ABILITY TO: work outdoors in inclement weather conditions
• ABILITY TO: operate motorized vehicles
• ABILITY TO: communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• ABILITY TO: follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• ABILITY TO: work independently with minimal supervision
• ABILITY TO: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• ABILITY TO: collect fees, operate computer and point of sale systems, reconcile transactions
• ABILITY TO: recruit, screen and train volunteers
• ABILITY TO: complete interpretive training, present interpretive programs and coordinate special events
• ABILITY TO: identify and investigate problems and take appropriate action to correct problems
• ABILITY TO: conduct inspections, identify needs and investigate problems
• ABILITY TO: work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• ABILITY TO: successfully complete ranger academy
• ABILITY TO: maintain a valid drivers’ license
• ABILITY TO: successfully complete background & fingerprint check
• ABILITY TO: properly wear uniform
• ABILITY TO: comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions
• Valid drivers’ license
• BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is a Position of Trust. 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.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, screens, trains and oversees volunteers
• Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education
• Monitors, maintains, and protects the natural and cultural resources of the park
• Construct maintains and repairs buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic areas and all other necessary facilities
• Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contact, patrols, wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc.
• Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed