Resident Assistant Park Manager - Ses

Position: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37001885 1
Location: Boca Grande

Requisition No: 876674

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES -  1

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $3,740.67 month/$44,888.08 annual

Posting Closing Date: 06/14/2026

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Assistant Park Manager )

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Boca Grande, Florida

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Gasparilla Island Administration is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an Assistant Park Manager position; providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. This position requires a high energy, dedicated, innovative person who is committed to protecting and interpreting Florida's natural and cultural resources. The incumbent must have experience in the management of personnel and knowledge of agency policies.

The incumbent will work with the Park Manager to supervise park operations at four locations (Gasparilla Island, Cayo Costa, Stump Pass Beach and Don Pedro. and ensure agency standards are met. Residency is required in a 2-bedroom/ 1-bathroom house provided by the state located on Cayo Costa. The applicant must be able to operate motorized boats in all weather conditions

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.

ADMINISTRATION - Participates in employee training, supervision, discipline and maintains good employee relations. Supervises the staff in fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies. Ensures property procedures and policies are applied. Coordinates work schedules and assignments. Checks reports, fee collection and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.

VISITOR SERVICES - Coordinates interpretive programs, activities, events and schedules for park unit. Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities and services, resolves problems and provides good public relations. Supervises the staff in providing visitor services.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Participates in the supervision of resource management programs applicable to park unit including ecological burning, water level management, native species propagation, erosion control and exotic removal.

MAINTENANCE - Identifies maintenance needs through daily inspections. Maintains maintenance schedules and supervises the staff to ensure maintenance on a daily, weekly and yearly basis is regularly performed. Supervises and assists with the maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, trails, water systems, wastewater systems, vehicles, equipment, etc.

PROTECTION - Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor. Promotes safety throughout the park, ensures equipment and facilities are safe and provides guidance to staff on safety practices

OTHER - Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Florida Park Service management, operations, and mission

* building maintenance and construction techniques

* cultural and natural resource management techniques

* general maintenance of facilities and equipment

SKILL IN:

* personnel management and leadership

* determining work priorities, assigning work, and ensuring proper completion of assignments

* use of computers and related software

* use of a variety of hand tools, small engines, power tools, and large equipment

ABILITY TO:

* participate in all aspects of resource management, including prescribed fire

* supervise people

* provide effective leadership

* provide training for career service, volunteer, OPS and Ameri Corps staff

* provide visitor assistance services

* effectively communicate verbally and in writing

* establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

* prepare and maintain schedules and work reports

* work independently

* work rotating shifts…