Resident Assistant Park Manager - Ses

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Date:
Oct 9, 2026

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Requisition No:878807

Working Title:

RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES -

# RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Resident Assistant Park Manager position. This Resident Assistant Park Manager position requires an individual with strong leadership ability. The career staff of ten consists of Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, five Park Rangers, one Administrative Assistant, one Maintenance Mechanic and one Park Services Specialist. Supervises the park staff and participates in the management of the area’s resources, facilities and public use under existing rules and operating policies to provide the proper levels of administration, resource management, visitor services, protection and maintenance.

The applicant must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

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.

If position is supervisory, incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives.

Under the direction of the park manager, supervises the park staff in the management of the area’s resources, facilities and public use.

ADMINISTRATION

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

VISITOR SERVICES

Coordinates interpretive programs, activities and schedules for park unit. Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities and services, resolves problems and provides for 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 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.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• building maintenance and construction
• park management and operations
• basic arithmetic

SKILL IN:

• operating medium…