Resident Park Manager Iii - Ses

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Requisition No: 866355

Working Title:

RESIDENT PARK MANAGER III - SES -

This position is located in Thonotosassa, FL

An exciting opportunity is available for a strong leader with a diversified Florida Park Service background to fill the position of Park Manager III at Hillsborough River State Park.

The Hillsborough River Park Manager also has responsibilities for Fort Foster State Park and Ybor City State Park. The staffing consists of 1 Resident Assistant Park Manager, 15 FTE’s including 9 Rangers, 4 Park Service Specialists, 1 Administrative Assistant I, OPS staff averaging 5.

Administration: Implements and enforces all laws, rules, operating policies, directives, leases, agreements and permits pertaining to the areas managed. Selects new employees and supervises staff, assuring that training is provided and disciplinary measures are implemented when necessary. Maintains good employee relations. Prepares budget requests, provides effective expenditure and tracking of appropriations, supervises the collection and handling of fees and other revenue.

Is responsible for all facility and equipment inventories and implements established policies for fiscal control and accountability. Prepares, implements and controls the work scheduling and assignments for the staff. Implements and enforces all laws, rules, operating policies, leases agreements and permits pertaining to the management of concession agreements, special use permits and other operating agreements or leases. Effectively manages FPS contracts and agreements.

Resource Management: Directs and participates in the removal and control of exotic vegetation and animals. Documents the nesting and presence of listed species. Takes actions necessary to prevent inordinate predation of sea turtle nests. Plans and executes native plant restoration. Plans and conducts prescribed burns. Documents biological community changes and makes recommendations for management measures to be included in the resource management plan.

Maintenance: Assesses maintenance needs and plans and directs the performance of routine, preventive and corrective maintenance necessary to meet or exceed FPS standards. Implements, supervises and participates in all facets of the area’s maintenance to ensure efficient and appropriate care of all facilities and support equipment.

Visitor Services: Directs the development of interpretive programs and materials. Schedules programs and participation in events promoting the areas managed and the FPS. Meets the public, interprets the area’s resources, facilities and services, resolves visitor complaints and provides for good public relations.

Protection: Ensures the safety of visitors, staff and the resources through regular inspections and assurance that all safety codes are followed and no threats to the resources go unattended. Enforces and directs staff to enforce all park rules pertaining to natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof.

Other: Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of natural resource management practices to include prescribed fire, sea turtle monitoring practices, appropriate methods for control of invasive plants and animals, Florida Park Service Operations Manual, routine, preventive and corrective maintenance necessary to meet FPS standards.

Ability to effectively: manage FPS contracts and agreements; conduct routine inspections; identify and investigate problems; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare reports; establish and maintain working relationships with others; understand and apply rules and regulations; maintain facilities and equipment; navigate boats under adverse conditions; meet with the public in a tactful and professional manner; prepare budget requests, provide for expenditures and tracking of appropriations, supervise people;

work rotating shifts including days, nights,…