RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37002062

State of Florida • Key West, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Resident Assistant Park Manager position. This Resident Assistant Park Manager position requires an individual with strong leadership ability and resource management experience. The career staff of ten consists of Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, six Park Rangers, one Administrative Assistant, and one Park Services Specialist. Supervises the park staff and participates in the management of the area’s resources, facilities and public use under existing rules and operating policies to provide the proper levels of administration, resource management, visitor services, protection and maintenance. The applicant must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays. In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. If position is supervisory, incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives. Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. Under the direction of the park manager, supervises the park staff in the management of the area’s resources, facilities and public use.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Must have prior approval and pass DEP approved training course to snorkel, as to DEP underwater operations manual.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and construction
• Knowledge of park management and operations
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic
• Skill in operating medium and heavy equipment
• Skill in using a variety of hand tools
• Ability to work with Visitor Service Provider and Citizen Support Organization
• Ability to supervise people
• Ability to determine work priorities
• Ability to assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to prepare and maintain schedules and reports
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• Ability to reside on park property
• Ability to participate in the resource management program
• Ability to work with a diverse staff and community
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• May volunteer to snorkel.

Responsibilities

• Participates in employee training, supervision and discipline.
• Supervises the staff in fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies.
• Ensures property procedures and policies are applied.
• Participates in the administration of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations.
• Coordinates work schedules and assignments.
• Checks reports, fee collection and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.
• Coordinates interpretive programs, activities and schedules for park unit.
• Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities and services, resolves problems and provides for good public relations.
• Supervises the staff in providing visitor services.
• Participates in the supervision of resource management programs applicable to park unit including coastal resources, marine environment, cultural and history, and other natural resources management, native species propagation, exotic removal, coastal stabilization, buoy maintenance, marine monitoring and enhancement, historic structure maintenance, artifact preservation, and public education.
• 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.
• May volunteer to snorkel.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed