Requisition No: 874605
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT I - SES - 37020493
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37020493
Salary: $3,740.67 monthly/$44,888.08 annually
Posting Closing Date: 05/25/2026
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Maintenance Superintendent I – SES (37020493)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Residency Required
This position is located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
CLOSING DATE 05/25/2026
and Responsibilities:
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking individual, with experience in the building and construction trades, gas and diesel equipment maintenance, strong leadership, and communication skills to fill the position of Maintenance Superintendent at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located in Walton County. The Park consists of 1,638 acres to include 16 distinct upland and wetland natural community types on the narrow strip of land between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The Park has 3.2 miles of pristine beach along the Gulf of Mexico and contains four coastal dune lakes entirely within the park boundaries. The Park is home to the largest campground in the Florida State Park system. Facilities include 156 RV campsites, 34 cabins, 22 tent campsites, 3 bathhouses, laundry facility, beach tram operation, 15 miles of trails, clubhouse, and amphitheater. The Park is very popular spot for bicycling, beach combing, swimming, picnicking, canoeing, wildlife viewing and fishing. Resource management activities include prescribed fire and invasive plant removal. The Park staff of Topsail consists of the Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, Senior Maintenance Mechanic, 2 Park Services Specialists, 4 Park Rangers, and OPS employees. A strong volunteer program and active Citizen Support Organization also support the park and staff. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.
MAINTENANCE Identifies maintenance needs via daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of all park areas and facilities and prioritizes performance of routine, preventive and corrective actions in a manner consistent with staff capabilities to meet or exceed FPS standards. Keeps abreast of maintenance schedules and trains/schedules/supervises staff to implement maintenance schedules and preventive/corrective actions in an efficient manner. Performs, and assists in the supervision and training of personnel to perform repairs, maintenance and construction of park facilities which may include but are not limited to boardwalks, buildings, fences, trails, fire lines, electric motors, generators, pumps, swimming pool equipment, compressors, electric and propane gas powered household and commercial appliances, valves, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, lift stations, irrigation wells and other sanitary & plumbing fixtures, vehicles, household, commercial and heavy equipment, including cars, trucks, tractors, fire suppression equipment, mowers, sprayers, edger’s, chainsaws, all power tools and HVAC equipment. Operates and assists in the supervision and training of personnel to operate all park maintenance equipment, including trucks, trailers, tractors, UTV’s, ATV’s, golf carts, saws, drills, presses, torches, welders, grinders, pressure washers, landscape equipment, swimming pool equipment, various fuel and electric powered equipment and all hand and power tools. Prepares vehicles reports, maintenance logs and maintenance schedules. Prepares purchase orders and requisitions as necessary to secure materials for repair, maintenance and upkeep of park facilities, equipment and vehicles.
ADMINISTRATION Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as employment, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures in discipline in accordance with Federal Labor Laws, DEP Directives, and FPS Operations Manual. Ensures, through sound supervisory oversight, proper fiscal, purchasing and property procedures. Administers the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. Utilizes computer hardware and software including all Microsoft Office products and the State of Florida proprietary programs including but not limited to MFMP, People First, Reserve America, FLEET, etc. Computes estimates and actual costs of factors, such as materials, labor, and outside contractors, and prepares budgets; Requisitions materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts for work activities.
VISITOR SERVICES: Meets public, interprets resources, facilities, and services; resolves visitor complaints; and provides for good public relations. Works cooperatively with a variety of governmental agencies, media groups, Citizens Support Organizations, and other community service groups.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENTParticipate in and support all facets of the park’s resource management program including, but not limited to, imperiled species management, exotic and nuisance species control, mechanical and prescribed fire habitat restoration efforts, hydrological protection and restoration, erosion control. Supervise staff in the repair of emergency firefighting equipment
PARK PROTECTION: Researches, prepares and provides supervisor with timely corrective action plans. Maintains effective park protection through organization and supervision of the park’s maintenance resources and equipment and supply inventories. Patrols work area and examines tools and equipment to detect unsafe conditions or violations of safety rules. Maintains safety records and trains others in safe use of equipment. Maintain and conduct inspections of park security of gates, entrances, equipment and facilities; implements emergency procedures.
OTHER – Performs other related duties as required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Pay: $3,740.67 monthly/$44,888.08 annually
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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.
Where You Will Work:
Topsail Hill is named for its dunes, which rise like a ship's sails over soft sand beaches and the emerald waters of the Gulf of America. Those same white quartz dunes are responsible for a rare coastal ecosystem of freshwater dune lakes that teem with aquatic wildlife. Walkers will pass through old-growth pine forests, sandy scrubland, dunes and wetlands, where they may see some of the 13 imperiled species that find refuge here, like the Choctawhatchee beach mouse and other worldly-looking pitcher plants. Topsail Hill offers 3 miles of pristine beaches and is a birdwatching and hiking paradise.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
7525 West County Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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:
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Special Notes:
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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.
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