Requisition No: 886950
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020583
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020583
Salary: $3,500.00/monthly $42,000.00/annually
Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2026
Park Services Specialist (37020583)
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 predominately responsible, for failure to comply.
Resource Management – Participate in the execution of all facets of prescribed fire. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park; Plans, coordinates and participates in natural resource management to reach ecological objectives; Updates and maintains all burn prescriptions for individual resource management zones for the park; Coordinates and participates in exotic plant and animal removal program. Participates in vegetation and wildlife management plans; Maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects. Participates in water resources management plans. Collects and records resource management data.
Administration – Manages park volunteer program to include recruiting, supervising, training and recognition; prepares manpower augmentation reports, utilizes multiple communication methods to communicate with volunteers, employees and visitors including emails, phone and written correspondence; prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including burn plans, and post-burn reports, exotic removal database, manpower augmentation reports, etc. Answers telephone and written correspondence; operates park radio and various office equipment and maintains logs. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures.
Maintenance – Constructs, cleans, maintains, and repairs park grounds, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment. Makes routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains fire trucks and other equipment necessary for prescribed burning in a ready state at all times, maintains and uses a wide variety of hand tools and powered equipment such as chainsaws, blowers, tractor implements.
Visitor Services – Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and unit specific services as directed. Collects fees, performs cash register transactions and reconciles receipts.
Protection – Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure visitor safety and adherence to park rules; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate.
Performs related duties as required.
DRP resource management program objectives and policies
Problem solving techniques
Principles, methods, and techniques of training of instruction
Principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication
Arithmetic
Good public relations
Operating and maintaining: assorted power/gas tools and equipment, vehicles, tractors, mowers, and fire equipment
Successfully meet position-specific DRP Burn Standards for Prescribed Fire
Perform a variety of skilled trade functions
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Work independently and with others
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Perform physical labor
Perform resource management
Compile and enter data
Accurately prepare reports
Collect fees and operate cash registers
Understand and apply rules and regulations
Identify and investigate problems
Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
Valid Driver’s License
Completion of Ranger Academy
Must successfully meet position-specific DRP Burn Standards for Prescribed Fire. Passing of moderate pack test must be complete prior to employment, and then annually thereafter complete the light pack test
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
$3,500.00/monthly
$42,000.00/annually
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.
11016 Lillian Saunders Dr
White Springs, FL 32096
Situated on the banks of the legendary Suwannee River, this center honors the memory of American composer Stephen Foster, who wrote “Old Folks at Home,” the song that made the river famous. The museum features exhibits about Foster’s most famous songs, and his music can be heard emanating from the park’s 97-bell carillon throughout the day.
Every Memorial Day weekend (last weekend in May), the park hosts the Florida Folk Festival. Other special events include concerts, weekend retreats, a regional quilt show, a holiday light display and an antique tractor show.
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:
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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
HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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