PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37002043

State of Florida

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Park Services Specialist - 37002043
An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to fill the position of Senior Maintenance Mechanic at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. Flexibility and a high level of commitment are required for this position. Professionalism and the ability to perform as part of a close-knit team are essential attributes for any applicant to this position.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF:  Assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor.
• Computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts.
• Good public relations and ability to deal with people effectively
• SKILL IN:
• communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• operating a cash register and reconciling receipts
• accurately preparing reports
• interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting
• utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills
• basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, waterline repair
• basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers
• basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk and fence repairs
• utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• ABILITY TO:
• Identify and investigate problems
• Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies.
• Prepare reports
• Perform a variety of skilled trade functions
• Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Effectively work with others
• Open and close park gate and secure facilities
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Successfully complete Ranger Academy
• Successfully complete a background and fingerprint check
• Valid Driver’s License
• BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• PROGRAM COORDINATION – Works closely with Lodge and park staff to promote Wakulla Springs as a single unit. Coordinates educational programs for outdoor recreation and education. Writes, edits, inventories orders, park brochures, and interpretive publications. Plans, prepares, produces, evaluates, and presents environmental education programs, interpretive programs, and boat tours. Plans and coordinates recreational opportunities within the park and outparcels.
• VISITOR SERVICES - Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via boat tours, guided walks, evening programs and other presentations.  Complies with scheduled tour times and boat assignments. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Implement emergency program procedures. Demonstrates a team work ethic and treats parks visitors and co-workers with respect.
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Be knowledgeable of natural resource activities such as prescribed burning plan for the fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, water monitoring, exotic removal, erosion control, timber management, upland and aquatic plant restoration, wildlife monitoring and other related activities. Remain informed of the cultural resource management activities such as archaeological monitoring, cultural landscapes, and obtaining historical information for the park archives. Monitor historic facilities and objects for detrimental actions, and other related activities.
• MAINTENANCE - Provide effective routine, preventative and corrective maintenance on a proactive basis. Tracks hours on monthly log and reports PM maintenance when due. Performs routine maintenance, cleanliness, and repairs to buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, docks and all other facilities as necessary. Completes and submits work orders for repairs unable to complete. Demonstrates skill, proficiency and safety while operating numerous types of power, handheld and heavy equipment.
• ADMINISTRATION - Operates point of sale system, accurately collects, records, and reconciles revenue collected.  Accurately and legibly completes all required forms on a wide range of subjects including receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings, safety and incident reports, vehicle boat and radio equipment and submits in a timely manner. Enters and submits flex schedule and work hours in People First system in a timely manner. Utilizes the DEP email system to provide additional communication. Communicates effectively in writing and verbally.
• PROTECTION - Maintain and conduct patrols of park and other park parcels for security at gates, entrances, equipment and facilities. Responsible for cash fund security, bank deposits when necessary. Inform visitors of possible hazards. Implements emergency program procedures. Enforce park rules, regulations and other related guidelines in a courteous manner. Investigates and prepares forms and reports on safety and miscellaneous incidents. Prevents accidents and injuries by timely reporting and correction of hazards.
• OTHER – 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