PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST
3.
5 Homosassa, FL Homosassa, FL $36,036 a year $36,036 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Requisition No:
815982 Agency:
Environmental Protection Working Title:
PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020357 Position Number:
37020357 Salary:
$3,003 month; $36,036 annual Posting Closing Date:
11/12/2023 PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection 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 (37020357) ELLIE SCHILLER HOMOSASSA SPRINGS WILDLIFE STATE PARK The position needs a self-motivated park service professional to fill a position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management.
The applicant must possess good visitor service skills and be able to work well with volunteers.
The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays and in all types of weather.
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 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:
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 4150 S.
Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa FL 34446 When Homosassa Springs was a popular train stop in the early 1900s, passengers could picnic and take a dip in the spring while train cars were being loaded up with cedar, crabs, fish and spring water.
On a 1924 visit, Bruce Hoover of Chicago called it the most beautiful river and springs in the world.
In this regard, Homosassa Springs hasn't changed much.
A unique underwater structure, the Underwater Observatory allows visitors to walk underwater beneath the spring's surface to watch the various fish and manatees swim about.
Gaze down into the depths of the first-magnitude spring and perhaps catch a glimpse of fish and manatees in their natural habitat.
The park also features a variety of captive animals such as alligators, black bears, red wolf, Key deer, flamingos, whooping cranes and the oldest hippopotamus in captivity.
The native wildlife that reside in the park serve as ambassadors for their species, providing visitors face-to-face connections with the animals and their habitats.
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 month/$36,036 annual Your
Responsibilities:
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.
This is moderately independent work providing visitor services, resource management, maintenance, administration, and protection of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
This position is assigned to the wildlife care operation of the Park.
Performs routine maintenance, water quality standards and cleaning of the Manatee pools to meet Park and USDA Standards.
Performs wildlife husbandry, preventative maintenance and basic repairs to wildlife exhibits and related equipment.
Dives as required.
Oversee park rangers and volunteers who work within the Wildlife department on proper procedures and policies working with and around wildlife.
Conduct interpretive programs and evaluates and instructs employees and volunteers on interpretive program development and presentation.
Perform visitor services by providing information to visitors, address visitor complaints about the Park operations, maintain good relations with park visitors, answer inquiries and answer phones.
Uses a computer to perform fiscal and administrative duties.
Compiles and records information and statistics regarding the captive animal collection including animal inventory databases.
Take appropriate action to ensure visitor safety and adherence to Park rules and ensure adherence to the Park Protection Plan.
Participates in exotic invasive plant removal and animal control as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
park service management and operations policies SKILL IN:
communicating effectively verbally and in writing accurately preparing reports interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite ABILITY TO:
plan, develop, coordinate and conduct interpretive programs work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities plan, organize and coordinate work assignments and develop schedules research topics, analyze data, prepare reports and records work with the public in a courteous manner establish and maintain effective working relationships with others provide visitor assistance services ensure visitor safety and adherence to Park rules ensure adherence to the Park Protection Plan perform routine maintenance, water quality standards and reports perform wildlife husbandry perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs to wildlife exhibits and related equipment work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays successfully complete background and fingerprint check successfully complete ranger academy to lift 50lbs consecutively Minimum
Qualifications:
Valid driver's license.
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:
Andrea Junkunc email protected 352-423-5600 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.
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.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Homosassa, FL Homosassa, FL $36,036 a year $36,036 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Requisition No:
815982 Agency:
Environmental Protection Working Title:
PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020357 Position Number:
37020357 Salary:
$3,003 month; $36,036 annual Posting Closing Date:
11/12/2023 PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection 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 (37020357) ELLIE SCHILLER HOMOSASSA SPRINGS WILDLIFE STATE PARK The position needs a self-motivated park service professional to fill a position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management.
The applicant must possess good visitor service skills and be able to work well with volunteers.
The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays and in all types of weather.
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 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:
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 4150 S.
Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa FL 34446 When Homosassa Springs was a popular train stop in the early 1900s, passengers could picnic and take a dip in the spring while train cars were being loaded up with cedar, crabs, fish and spring water.
On a 1924 visit, Bruce Hoover of Chicago called it the most beautiful river and springs in the world.
In this regard, Homosassa Springs hasn't changed much.
A unique underwater structure, the Underwater Observatory allows visitors to walk underwater beneath the spring's surface to watch the various fish and manatees swim about.
Gaze down into the depths of the first-magnitude spring and perhaps catch a glimpse of fish and manatees in their natural habitat.
The park also features a variety of captive animals such as alligators, black bears, red wolf, Key deer, flamingos, whooping cranes and the oldest hippopotamus in captivity.
The native wildlife that reside in the park serve as ambassadors for their species, providing visitors face-to-face connections with the animals and their habitats.
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 month/$36,036 annual Your
Responsibilities:
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.
This is moderately independent work providing visitor services, resource management, maintenance, administration, and protection of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
This position is assigned to the wildlife care operation of the Park.
Performs routine maintenance, water quality standards and cleaning of the Manatee pools to meet Park and USDA Standards.
Performs wildlife husbandry, preventative maintenance and basic repairs to wildlife exhibits and related equipment.
Dives as required.
Oversee park rangers and volunteers who work within the Wildlife department on proper procedures and policies working with and around wildlife.
Conduct interpretive programs and evaluates and instructs employees and volunteers on interpretive program development and presentation.
Perform visitor services by providing information to visitors, address visitor complaints about the Park operations, maintain good relations with park visitors, answer inquiries and answer phones.
Uses a computer to perform fiscal and administrative duties.
Compiles and records information and statistics regarding the captive animal collection including animal inventory databases.
Take appropriate action to ensure visitor safety and adherence to Park rules and ensure adherence to the Park Protection Plan.
Participates in exotic invasive plant removal and animal control as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
park service management and operations policies SKILL IN:
communicating effectively verbally and in writing accurately preparing reports interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite ABILITY TO:
plan, develop, coordinate and conduct interpretive programs work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities plan, organize and coordinate work assignments and develop schedules research topics, analyze data, prepare reports and records work with the public in a courteous manner establish and maintain effective working relationships with others provide visitor assistance services ensure visitor safety and adherence to Park rules ensure adherence to the Park Protection Plan perform routine maintenance, water quality standards and reports perform wildlife husbandry perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs to wildlife exhibits and related equipment work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays successfully complete background and fingerprint check successfully complete ranger academy to lift 50lbs consecutively Minimum
Qualifications:
Valid driver's license.
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:
Andrea Junkunc email protected 352-423-5600 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.
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.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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