RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37000633

State of Florida • LIVE OAK, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Live Oak, FL. The incumbent is expected 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. As a supervisor, the incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives. The role involves spending the majority of time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees; planning and directing employees’ work, and having the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The position administers the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. It also implements and enforces all laws, rules, operating policies, leases, contracts, agreements, and permits pertaining to this area. The role includes preparing budget requests, providing for effective expenditure of appropriations, supervising the collection of fees, being responsible for all facility and equipment inventories, and implementing established policies for fiscal control and accountability. The incumbent prepares, implements, and controls the work scheduling and assignments for the staff. The role implements and guides the cultural and resource management plan for the area including ecological burning, water manipulation, native species propagation, erosion control, and exotic plant and animal removal, and adherence to best management practices of all known cultural and/or historic sites and structures. It provides for resource-based quality recreational opportunities, implements and supervises the area's interpretive programs, meets the public, interprets the area's resources, facilities, and services; resolves visitors’ complaints; and provides for good public relations. The position coordinates and manages a park Citizens Support Organization and volunteers in support of the park. It plans, implements, and controls the area's maintenance program, identifies maintenance needs, and provides supervision and management of the staff to maintain the facilities and support equipment for efficient area operation. The incumbent prepares and implements the Park Protection Plan in accordance with the Operations Policy Manual, ensuring park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical, and archaeological facilities and resources, and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor. The duties of this position require the incumbent to reside on the property. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Advanced management principles, practices and techniques
• Building maintenance and construction
• Mathematical calculations
• Park service management and operations principles
• Natural resource management practices to include prescribed fire and appropriate methods for control of invasive plants and animals
• Florida Park Service Operations Manual
• ADA requirements for public facilities
• Routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance necessary to meet FPS standards
• Quality visitor service and customer relations
• Computer operation and applications
• Ability to supervise people
• Ability to conduct routine inspections
• Ability to identify and investigate problems
• Ability to assess budgetary needs and manage budgets
• Ability to formulate or assist in the formulation of policies and procedures
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to prepare and maintain schedules and reports
• Ability to conduct inspections of park facilities, equipment and grounds
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to plan for utilization and preservation of facilities and resources
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to coordinate and manage a park CSO and volunteers in support of the park
• Ability to work with media groups and the public in a tactful and professional manner
• Ability to prepare budget requests
• Ability to provide for effective expenditures and tracking of appropriations
• Ability to operate personal computers
• Ability to operate a boat safely
• Valid Driver’s License
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Successful completion of background screening

Responsibilities

• Communicate with, motivate, train, and evaluate employees.
• Plan and direct employees’ work.
• Administer the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintain good employee relations.
• Implement and enforce all laws, rules, operating policies, leases, contracts, agreements, and permits pertaining to this area.
• Prepare budget requests, provide for effective expenditure of appropriations, supervise the collection of fees, and be responsible for all facility and equipment inventories.
• Implement established policies for fiscal control and accountability.
• Prepare, implement, and control the work scheduling and assignments for the staff.
• Implement and guide the cultural and resource management plan for the area including ecological burning, water manipulation, native species propagation, erosion control, and exotic plant and animal removal.
• Ensure adherence to best management practices of all known cultural and/or historic sites and structures.
• Provide for resource-based quality recreational opportunities.
• Implement and supervise the area's interpretive programs.
• Meet the public, interpret the area's resources, facilities, and services; resolve visitors’ complaints; and provide for good public relations.
• Coordinate and manage a park Citizens Support Organization and volunteers in support of the park.
• Plan, implement, and control the area's maintenance program.
• Identify maintenance needs and provide supervision and management of the staff to maintain the facilities and support equipment for efficient area operation.
• Prepare and implement the Park Protection Plan in accordance with the Operations Policy Manual.
• Ensure park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical, and archaeological facilities and resources, and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor.
• Reside on the property.
• Perform 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