PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST
3.
5 Ocala, FL Ocala, FL $36,036 a year $36,036 a year 5 days ago 5 days ago 5 days ago Requisition No:
816033 Agency:
Environmental Protection Working Title:
PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020706 Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:
37020706 Salary:
$3,003.
00 Monthly / $36,036.
00 Annually Posting Closing Date:
11/15/2023 Total Compensation Estimator Tool PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection OPEN COMPETITIVE Anticipated Vacancy Our Organization and Mission:
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
Park Services Specialist- 37020706 An opportunity is available for a motivated park service professional to fill the position of Park Services Specialist on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway central region (CFG).
This position is based at the Sharpes Ferry Office in Ocala.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Division of Recreation and Parks is responsible for the promotion of the state park system for the use, enjoyment, and benefit of the people of Florida and its visitors and to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida.
Division employees support the state park system by administering programs that provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources.
State park employees work as a team to ensure that all the people of Florida and its visitors can experience the Real Florida.
SM How You Will Grow:
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.
Where You Will Work:
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway SRCA Sharpes Ferry Office 8282 SE Hwy 314 Ocala, Florida 34470 The Cross Florida Greenway is unique in many ways.
Occupying more than 70,000 acres of land formerly known as the Cross Florida Barge Canal, the Greenway is a 110-mile linear park that is more than a mile wide in places.
It hosts more than 300 miles of trails of all types -- paddling, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and paved multi-use.
The Greenway is also a wildlife corridor and the first in Florida to have a land bridge across a major interstate that both trail users and wildlife utilize.
Black bears use the Greenway as a major corridor, especially on the eastern end near the Ocala National Forest.
The Greenway protects unspoiled segments of the Ocklawaha River and it offers campgrounds, too.
All this and more are part of the Cross Florida Greenway experience! Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park:
https:
//www.
floridastateparks.
org/Cross-Florida The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.
The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com Pay:
$3,003.
00 Monthly / $36,036.
00 Annually Your
Responsibilities:
Visitor Services - Provides trail information and safety education regarding facilities and services provided for public use at the trails and facilities managed within the Cross Florida Greenway.
Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations and directs all volunteer efforts pertaining to trails management and maintenance efforts.
Provides trail informational programs and unit specific services as directed.
Works many weekends, holidays and evenings for events when trailhead and trail use is heaviest and volunteer and event assistance is most needed.
Administration - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects.
Answers telephones, utilizes unit communications equipment, office equipment and maintains trail and volunteer logs.
Supervises and coordinates with staff and volunteer staff on daily trail operations, special projects and special events.
Answers correspondence and maintains current trail files and volunteer records via VSYS.
Serves as liaison between the Cross Florida Greenway and local government, non-profits, and other entities.
Makes trail recommendations to supervisor.
Resource Management - Observes, maintains and protects the natural and cultural resources of the managed lands.
Participates in management of natural resources for optimal benefit of native desired species and control of exotic species via natural, chemical and mechanical methods.
Coordinates site restoration projects.
Collects and records resource management data as needed.
Works with volunteers on trail improvement projects related to erosion or resource impact needs.
Maintenance - Constructs, cleans, maintains and repairs trail and trailheads, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Makes routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met.
Protection - Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure visitor safety and adherence to trail rules.
Open/s and/or secures trail facilities as appropriate Performs other related duties as required.
Works in a professional and courteous manner with volunteers, Cross Florida Greenway staff and visitors.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
resource management techniques.
Skill in:
using various hand tools, small engines and power tools; operation of vehicles.
Requires ability to ride mountain-bikes, hike and knowledge and experience in equestrian pursuits.
Ability to:
follow verbal and written instructions/directions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; perform physical labor utilizing power/electrical/gas tools and equipment; operate radio equipment; deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner; understand and apply rules, directives, policies and laws; work outdoors; present interpretive programs; participate in all aspects of resource management; perform routine inspections; utilize personal computers.
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
Valid Driver License Completion of Ranger Academy Incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.
1127 and 435.
04, F.
S.
and DEP directive 422 (Background Investigation), is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
This position is a Position of Trust.
Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.
S.
No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce.
We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.
Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
email protected email protected Contact:
Kelly Conley, Assistant Park Manager email protected 352.
758.
1000 The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Ocala, FL Ocala, FL $36,036 a year $36,036 a year 5 days ago 5 days ago 5 days ago Requisition No:
816033 Agency:
Environmental Protection Working Title:
PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020706 Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:
37020706 Salary:
$3,003.
00 Monthly / $36,036.
00 Annually Posting Closing Date:
11/15/2023 Total Compensation Estimator Tool PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection OPEN COMPETITIVE Anticipated Vacancy Our Organization and Mission:
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
Park Services Specialist- 37020706 An opportunity is available for a motivated park service professional to fill the position of Park Services Specialist on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway central region (CFG).
This position is based at the Sharpes Ferry Office in Ocala.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Division of Recreation and Parks is responsible for the promotion of the state park system for the use, enjoyment, and benefit of the people of Florida and its visitors and to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida.
Division employees support the state park system by administering programs that provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources.
State park employees work as a team to ensure that all the people of Florida and its visitors can experience the Real Florida.
SM How You Will Grow:
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.
Where You Will Work:
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway SRCA Sharpes Ferry Office 8282 SE Hwy 314 Ocala, Florida 34470 The Cross Florida Greenway is unique in many ways.
Occupying more than 70,000 acres of land formerly known as the Cross Florida Barge Canal, the Greenway is a 110-mile linear park that is more than a mile wide in places.
It hosts more than 300 miles of trails of all types -- paddling, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and paved multi-use.
The Greenway is also a wildlife corridor and the first in Florida to have a land bridge across a major interstate that both trail users and wildlife utilize.
Black bears use the Greenway as a major corridor, especially on the eastern end near the Ocala National Forest.
The Greenway protects unspoiled segments of the Ocklawaha River and it offers campgrounds, too.
All this and more are part of the Cross Florida Greenway experience! Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park:
https:
//www.
floridastateparks.
org/Cross-Florida The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.
The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com Pay:
$3,003.
00 Monthly / $36,036.
00 Annually Your
Responsibilities:
Visitor Services - Provides trail information and safety education regarding facilities and services provided for public use at the trails and facilities managed within the Cross Florida Greenway.
Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations and directs all volunteer efforts pertaining to trails management and maintenance efforts.
Provides trail informational programs and unit specific services as directed.
Works many weekends, holidays and evenings for events when trailhead and trail use is heaviest and volunteer and event assistance is most needed.
Administration - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects.
Answers telephones, utilizes unit communications equipment, office equipment and maintains trail and volunteer logs.
Supervises and coordinates with staff and volunteer staff on daily trail operations, special projects and special events.
Answers correspondence and maintains current trail files and volunteer records via VSYS.
Serves as liaison between the Cross Florida Greenway and local government, non-profits, and other entities.
Makes trail recommendations to supervisor.
Resource Management - Observes, maintains and protects the natural and cultural resources of the managed lands.
Participates in management of natural resources for optimal benefit of native desired species and control of exotic species via natural, chemical and mechanical methods.
Coordinates site restoration projects.
Collects and records resource management data as needed.
Works with volunteers on trail improvement projects related to erosion or resource impact needs.
Maintenance - Constructs, cleans, maintains and repairs trail and trailheads, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Makes routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met.
Protection - Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure visitor safety and adherence to trail rules.
Open/s and/or secures trail facilities as appropriate Performs other related duties as required.
Works in a professional and courteous manner with volunteers, Cross Florida Greenway staff and visitors.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
resource management techniques.
Skill in:
using various hand tools, small engines and power tools; operation of vehicles.
Requires ability to ride mountain-bikes, hike and knowledge and experience in equestrian pursuits.
Ability to:
follow verbal and written instructions/directions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; perform physical labor utilizing power/electrical/gas tools and equipment; operate radio equipment; deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner; understand and apply rules, directives, policies and laws; work outdoors; present interpretive programs; participate in all aspects of resource management; perform routine inspections; utilize personal computers.
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
Valid Driver License Completion of Ranger Academy Incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.
1127 and 435.
04, F.
S.
and DEP directive 422 (Background Investigation), is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
This position is a Position of Trust.
Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.
S.
No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce.
We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.
Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
email protected email protected Contact:
Kelly Conley, Assistant Park Manager email protected 352.
758.
1000 The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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