PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020696
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 849007
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37020696
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020696
Salary: $3,093.09 monthly
Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2025
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State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Job Vacancy
Open Competitive
Closing Date: 03.31.2025
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- 37020696
An opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, hard-working individual, to fill a Resident Park Services Specialist position at Faver Dykes State Park located in St. Augustine. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining resource management activities and for establishing and maintaining good public relations and for carrying out a public information program for resource management practices. This position develops visitor service programs, and professional training programs for the park, prepares and tracks maintenance for all park equipment.
Contact: Renee Paolini, Park Manager; 386.446.6784
The Difference You Will Make:
This position represents the heart of the park. You will provide visitors with first-hand knowledge on every aspect of the park and what it offers to guests.
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:
Faver-Dykes State Park
1000 Faver Dykes Road
St. Augustine, FL 32086
Faver-Dykes State Park is over 6,000 acres and is conveniently located on the outskirts of St. Augustine, America’s oldest city, and visitors can discover the Real Florida. The park offers visitors a relaxing experience to enjoy picnicking, hiking on nature trails, boat ramp launch for small boats, salt and freshwater fishing and canoeing and kayaking along the Pellicer Creek.
The park features magnificent birding and wildlife viewing opportunities and the Pellicer Creek is also a Florida Designated Paddling Trail. The park has a youth camp and a separate campground consisting of 30 sites located in a shady hardwood hammock. Anglers can catch a variety of species from the docks or launch a boat or canoe to enjoy paddling on the water. Several hiking trails are found on the property to explore plant and animal life.
Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/faver-dykes-state-park
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