RESIDENT PARK MANAGER III - SES - 37000657

State of Florida • Sebring, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

An exciting opportunity is available for a strong leader with a diverse Florida Park Service background to fill the position of Park Manager III at Highlands Hammock State Park.
Highlands Hammock State Park has 1 Assistant Park Manager, 1 Environmental Specialist, 1 Administrative Assistant, 2 Park Services Specialists, 6 Park Rangers, and OPS employees.

Requirements

• Knowledge of natural resource management practices to include prescribed fire, sea turtle monitoring practices, appropriate methods for control of invasive plants and animals, Florida Park Service Operations Manual, routine, preventive and corrective maintenance necessary to meet FPS standards.
• Ability to effectively: manage FPS contracts and agreements; conduct routine inspections; identify and investigate problems; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare reports; establish and maintain working relationships with others; understand and apply rules and regulations; maintain facilities and equipment; ; meet with the public in a tactful and professional manner; prepare budget request, provide for expenditures and tracking of appropriations, supervise people; work rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays. Successfully complete background and fingerprint check.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and reside on State property in a 3 bedroom/1 bath house.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Reside on state property

Nice To Haves

• Pack test qualified

Responsibilities

• ADMINISTRATION: Implements and enforce all laws, rules, operating policies, directives, leases, agreements and permits pertaining to the areas managed. Selects new employees and supervises staff, assuring that training is provided and disciplinary measures are implemented when necessary. Maintains good employee relations. Prepares budget requests, provides effective expenditure and tracking of appropriations, supervises the collection and handling of fees and other revenue. Is responsible for all facility and equipment inventories and implements established policies for fiscal control and accountability. Prepares, implements and controls the work scheduling and assignments for the staff. Implements and enforces all laws, rules, operating policies, leases agreements and permits pertaining to the management of concession agreements, special use permits and other operating agreements or leases. Effectively manage FPS contracts and agreements.
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Directs and participates in the removal and control of invasive vegetation and animals. Documents the nestling and presence of listed species. Plans and executes native plant restoration. Plans and conducts prescribed burns. Documents biological community changes and makes recommendations for management measures to be included in the resource management plan.
• MAINTENANCE: Assesses maintenance needs and plans and directs the performance of routine, preventive and corrective maintenance necessary to meet or exceed FPS standards. Implements, supervises and participates in all facets of the area’s maintenance to ensure efficient and appropriate care of all facilities and support equipment.
• VISITOR SERVICES: Directs the development of interpretive programs and materials. Schedules programs and participation in events promoting the areas managed and the FPS. Meets the public, interprets the area’s resources, facilities and services, resolves visitor complaints and provides for good public relations.
• PROTECTION: Ensures the safety of visitors, staff and the resources via regular inspections and assurance that all safety codes are followed and no threats to the resources go unattended. Enforces and directs staff to enforce all park rules pertaining to natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof.
• OTHER – 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees