RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000658 1

State of Florida • Sebring, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated park service professional to  fill the position of Assistant Park Manager at Highlands Hammock State Park.

Requirements

• Knowledge of:  management principles, practices and techniques; Florida ecosystems and the resource management techniques including the use of prescribed fire to maintain and restore them; building maintenance and construction including issues related to ADA compliance; maintenance and operation of vehicles, heavy equipment and power tools; computers and related hardware and software; basis arithmetic.
• Skilled in:  operating a range of vehicles; the use of power and hand tools; computers and various software programs.
• Ability to:  supervise people; maintain an effective working relationships and foster a productive work environment; prepare and maintain schedules for staff; provide effective leadership and training for career service, OPS, volunteer and AmeriCorps staff; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; complete reports and maintain records; conduct trainings, meetings, interpretative programs and orientations for diverse groups of participants; provide good public relations in a calm and professional manner; conduct inspections of park facilities, vehicles and equipment; participate in park maintenance and resource management activities; work rotating schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays; reside on park property in a 3 bedroom/1.5 bath house; maintain a valid driver’s license, successfully complete background and fingerprint check.
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Pack test qualified

Responsibilities

• Participates in employee training, supervision, discipline and maintains good employee relations.
• Supervises the staff in fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies.
• Ensures property procedures and policies are applied.
• Coordinates work schedules and assignments.
• Checks reports, fee collection and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.
• Coordinates interpretive programs, activities, events and schedules for park unit.
• Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities and services, resolves problems and provides good public relations.
• Supervises the staff in providing visitor services.
• Participates in the supervision of resource management programs applicable to park unit including ecological burning, water level management, native species propagation, erosion control and exotic removal.
• Identifies maintenance needs through daily inspections.
• Maintains maintenance schedules and supervises the staff to ensure maintenance on a daily, weekly and yearly basis is regularly performed.
• Supervises and assists with the maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, trails, water systems, wastewater systems, vehicles, equipment, 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.
• Promotes safety throughout the park, ensures equipment and facilities are safe and provides guidance to staff on safety practices
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed