PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000564

State of Florida • Alachua, FL

1d • $3,176 - $38,117 • Onsite

About The Position

PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST – #37000564

T.H. STONE MEMORIAL ST. JOSEPH PENINSULA STATE PARK

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is looking for a self-motivated, dedicated, and passionate park service professional to fill a vacant Park Services Specialist position in Port St. Joe, Florida. This is a heavily Resource Management focused position. This position’s primary responsibilities will be establishing and maintaining resource management activities for the park including invasives & exotics control, management of the Sea Turtle program, Beach Mice program, Prescribed Fire Program, Shorebird Monitoring, Cultural Resource site management, and overall management of the park’s 1,700 acre Wilderness Preserve. The position is also responsible for providing visitor education and services, and for maintaining and improving operations and facilities. This position serves as primary contact point for and maintains good relations with the public, volunteers, and all public/private partners & agencies involved in resource management at the park. An employee-owned site is available.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Florida ecosystems and resource management techniques required to manage natural communities and imperiled species
• Cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques
• The principles and techniques of the skilled building trades and mechanical repair work and safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work
• SKILL IN: Using tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work
• Use of various kinds of equipment including tractors
• Use of assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor
• Maintain facilities and equipment
• Performing a variety of skilled trade functions
• Install, maintain and repair electric motos, generators, and other mechanical equipment
• Operating computers and related software
• ABILITY TO: Handle computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts, prepare maintenance logs and related correspondence
• Research, plan and prepare educational interpretive and promotional materials and programs
• Compile, organize and analyze data, programs and proposed projects
• Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others
• Work outside in harsh weather conditions
• Maintain a valid driver license
• Successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• Successfully complete Ranger Academy.
• Valid driver’s license.
• To successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, bridges, pavilions, restrooms and all other necessary facilities.
• Responsible for park inspections and prioritizing needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is conducted and documented on all facilities, vehicles and equipment
• Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, tractors, power trimmers, blowers, utility vehicles, trailers and motor vehicles.
• Develops scope of work for repair projects.
• Recognizes and is knowledgeable of the various natural communities located within the park.
• Recognizes exotic plant and animal species that occur within the park.
• Recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.
• Participates in planning and conducting resource management activities by implementing resource management techniques required to manage and restore natural communities, including but not limited to, exotic plant and animal control, habitat restoration and imperiled species management.
• Explains the facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meet visitors, answer questions, provide information assistance and directions.
• Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations and upholding the Florida Park Service image.
• Abides by fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies and generates a variety of reports with accuracy and precision.
• Maintains a record of projects and activities which occur on park property including maintenance schedules and records.
• Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of park visitors.
• Conducts and documents safety assessments and reduces known hazards.
• Produces incident reports and safety analyses.
• 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