RESIDENT PARK MANAGER III - SES - 37001096

State of Florida • Dania Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Dania Beach, Florida. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Resident Park Manager III position. This Resident Park Manager III position requires an individual with strong leadership ability and resource management experience. The career staff of 17 consists of Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, 12 Park Rangers, one Administrative Assistant, one Maintenance Mechanic, 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. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills and be able to work independently. This beachside park just south of Port Everglades is the last example of an undeveloped coastal ecosystem in Broward County. The park is named for Civil Rights Movement leaders who led “wade-in” protests to desegregate South Florida beaches in the 1950s and 1960s. It was once the county’s designated “colored beach” and bore the name of the Broward County attorney who was instrumental in transferring ownership of the land to the state, in lieu of being developed for residential high-rises. Now, the park is a popular location for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, bicycling and picnicking, offering a haven where everyone can escape the hectic pace of the metropolis and reconnect with nature.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF: advanced management principles, practices and techniques
• KNOWLEDGE OF: natural and cultural resource management
• KNOWLEDGE OF: methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data
• KNOWLEDGE OF: building maintenance and construction
• KNOWLEDGE OF: business principles
• KNOWLEDGE OF: park service management and operation
• KNOWLEDGE OF: developing and managing a budget
• KNOWLEDGE OF: interviewing, selecting and training personnel
• ABILITY TO: effectively manage FPS contracts and agreements
• ABILITY TO: conduct routine inspections
• ABILITY TO: identify and investigate problems
• ABILITY TO: communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• ABILITY TO: prepare reports and records
• ABILITY TO: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• ABILITY TO: understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• ABILITY TO: maintain facilities and equipment
• ABILITY TO: meet with the public in a tactful and professional manner
• ABILITY TO: prepare budget requests and provide for expenditures and tracking of appropriations
• ABILITY TO: supervise people
• ABILITY TO: plan, organize and coordinate work assignments and projects
• ABILITY TO: operate personal computers
• ABILITY TO: work independently
• ABILITY TO: work rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• ABILITY TO: successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• ABILITY TO: maintain a valid driver’s license
• ABILITY TO: reside on state property
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• strong leadership ability
• resource management experience
• good visitor service and administrative skills

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Implements and enforces all laws, rules, operating policies, leases, agreements, and permits pertaining to this area.
• 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.
• Provides for employee selection, training, supervision, and disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Maintains good employee relations.
• Prepares budget requests, provides for effective expenditure 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.
• Ensures preparation and implementation of work schedules and assignments for the staff.
• Manages service and concession contracts.
• Assists in development and management of grants, special use permits and other operating agreements or leases.
• Sets realistic park goals and schedules and coordinates effectively to achieve.
• Oversees the activities relating to land management, recreation and resource management; implements and guides the resource management plan for the area including imperial species management, water manipulation, native species propagation, erosion control, exotic plant and animal control.
• Operate various vehicles and equipment to assess resource management needs.
• Documents biological community changes and makes recommendations for management measures.
• 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.
• Works cooperatively with a variety of government agencies, non-governmental organizations, media groups, external stakeholders, volunteers and other community service groups in an effort to get community and organizational support in achieving park goals and objectives.
• Oversees planning, implementation, and control of the area’s maintenance program.
• Identifies maintenance needs and provide supervision and management to staff for maintenance of the facilities and support equipment for efficient area operation.
• Plans and directs the performance of routine, preventive and corrective maintenance necessary to meet or exceed FPS standards.
• Assist in the inspection of plans for recreational development, construction and renovations to ensure compliance with code specifications, permits and quality workmanship.
• Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities, while providing access and safe enjoyment for the visitor.
• Performs work 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