RESIDENT PARK MANAGER IV - SES - 37020197

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Location:

OCALA, FL, US, 34470

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Requisition No: 828040

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT PARK MANAGER IV - SES - 37020197

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37020197

Salary: $4011.70 monthly

Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2024

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**RESIDENT PARK MANAGER IV- SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Closing Date: 05.09.2024

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:

RESIDENT PARK MANAGER IV SES- 37020197

**Residency for position to be determined

DESCRIPTION : 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 IV position at Cross Florida Greenway located in Ocala, Florida.

This position is responsible for the oversight and overall management of Cross Florida Greenway. 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.

Contact: Jennifer Roberts, Assistant Bureau Chief, 407-553-4356

Jennifer.e.Roberts@FloridaDEP.gov

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida.SM

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiency. 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:

Sharpes Ferry Office

Greenways and Trails

8282 SE Hwy 314

Ocala, FL 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.

Click on the link to preview 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:

  Base Salary $4,011.70 Monthly / $48,140.40 Annually

  Your Specific Responsibilities:

  This position is responsible for the oversight and overall management in the field of the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway (CFG) and other properties as assigned.

  ADMINISTRATION – Implements and enforces all laws, rules, operating policies, leases, agreements, and permits pertaining to this area. Reviews and consults with supervisors regarding administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and related directives to be implemented; evaluate impact on operations; identifies potential problems; recommends and oversees implementation of appropriate corrective action/s.

  Provides employee selection, training, supervision, and discipline. Administers the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. 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. Ensures preparation and implementation of work schedules and assignments for the staff.

  VISITOR SERVICES- Coordinates with local and state government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and volunteers, in an effort to get community and organizational support in achieving goals and objectives.

  RESOURCE MANAGEMENT- Oversees the activities of the Cross Florida Greenway staff relating to land management, recreation and resource management and real estate research. Identifies statewide operational problems in the implementation of program policies and procedures and ensures that agency and state objectives for natural and cultural resources are met through development and implementation of management plans and policies.

  MAINTENANCE - 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 specification, permits and quality workmanship.

  PROTECTION - Directs efforts to control illegal use of public lands through the implementation and administration of state laws, administrative rules, policies and procedures. Oversees and directs water control structure decisions in consultation with appropriate authorities to ensure against flooding. Develops, reviews and ensures compliance with emergency action plans related to CFG properties.

  Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  Knowledge of: Florida ecosystem functions and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communities; cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques; technical report-writing techniques; the principles and techniques of effective communication; the principles of human behavior, learning and communication; the principles, methods and techniques of training for instruction and publicity information program; the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

  Skill in: producing photographs, slides and multimedia presentations; the use of digital and other multimedia equipment.

  Ability to: 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; effectively speak in public forums; operate personal computers, supervisor others.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Maintain Valid Driver License

• Successful completion of background/fingerprint check

  The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, 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:

  HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

  HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

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.

Nearest Major Market:Ocala