RESIDENT PARK MANAGER II - SES - 37020404

State of Florida

3d • $4,106 • Onsite

About The Position

An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hard-working individual with strong resource management, visitor services, protection, and maintenance experience to fill a Resident Park Manager II position at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park located in Lakeland, Florida.

This position is responsible for the oversight and overall management of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: advanced management principles, practices and techniques; Florida ecosystem functions and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communities; cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques; methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data; building maintenance and construction; business principles.
• Ability to: supervise people; prepare and maintain schedules; analyze programs and proposed projects; prepare reports and records; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; plan and prepare educational, interpretive and promotional material and programs; understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; operate personal computers.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reside on Park Property (3Br, 2Ba Wood frame House)
• Successful completion on annual moderate pack test
• Successfully complete a background and fingerprint check
• Passing of moderate pack test must be completed prior to employment, and annually thereafter. Prior to being hired, applicants will be given a single opportunity to take and successfully complete a supervised moderate pack test at a date and location to be announced. Pack test requires applicant to complete a two mile walk while carrying 25 pounds in under 30 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and implements administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and related directives; evaluate impact on operations; identifies potential problems; recommends and oversees implementation of appropriate corrective action/s; provides for employee selection, training, supervision and discipline; prepares, implements and controls the work scheduling and assignments for the staff; prepares budget requests, provides for effective expenditure of appropriations, supervises the collection of fees, is responsible for all facility and equipment inventories, and implements established policies for fiscal control and accountability.
• Oversees the activities relating to land management, recreation and resource management; implements and guides the resource management plan for the area including ecological burning, water manipulation, native species propagation, erosion control, exotic plant and animal control.
• Oversees planning, implementation and control of the area’s maintenance program. Identifies maintenance needs and provides supervision and management to staff for maintenance of the facilities and support equipment for efficient area operation; assists in the inspection of plans for recreational development, construction and renovations to ensure compliance with code specifications, permits and quality workmanship.
• Implements and supervises the area’s interpretive programs; meets the public, interprets the area’s resources, facilities and services; resolves visitor complaints; responds to public inquiries and provides good public relations; coordinates with local and state government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and volunteers, in an effort to get community and organizational support in achieving park goals and objectives.
• Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities, while providing access and safe enjoyment for the visitor.
• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

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