PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000707 1

State of Florida • Venice, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Oscar Scherer State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Services Specialist position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Oscar Scherer State Park.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Take and pass CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic
• Knowledge of good public relations
• Knowledge of principles of managing volunteers
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Skill in planning and preparing educational and promotional materials and programs
• Skill in planning and coordinating events.
• Skill in working with outside groups, vendors and agencies on developing programs and events
• Skill in developing and distributing all forms of outreach materials including brochures, flyers and guides using social media and direct contact.
• Skill in using social media and developing website information to promote park programming and events.
• Skill in operating a cash register and reconciling receipts
• 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 performing grounds and building maintenance
• Skill in utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills
• Skill in utilizing a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships
• Ability to speak in public
• Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• Ability to assist the Citizen Support Organization with volunteers and events
• Ability to manage volunteer job assignments, projects, scheduling
• Ability to interview volunteers and provide positive/constructive feedback
• Ability to manage budgets for large events and ongoing programming
• Ability to clean park facilities as required
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to successfully complete ranger academy
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates volunteer program and special events for the park.
• Facilitates all aspects of volunteer program including, but not limited to, training recruitment, scheduling and reporting.
• Assists in assuring effective development and facilitation of park’s interpretive programming.
• Develops park specific interpretive literature, coordinates brochure and other literature needs.
• Resolves and responds to visitor queries and assists in the training of park staff to ensure information afforded the public is accurate and presented in a professional manner.
• Coordinate and develop special events and programming in the park and community.
• Plans and conducts community outreach activities to expand public understanding of the Florida Park Service resource management and protection objectives, represents the park and Florida Park Service to outside agencies and organizations, disseminating information and promoting outdoor recreational opportunities provided by the park.
• Prepares reports and records as required.
• Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports as they pertain to duties described.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.
• Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer and various office equipment.
• Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities with established procedures.
• Collects fees, performs cash register/point of sale transactions and reconciles receipts.
• Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan.
• Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate.
• Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor.
• Responsible for security of cash fund.
• 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.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

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