PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001351

Requisition No: 858284 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001351

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001351 

Salary:  $3,176.43 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/17/2025 

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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST (37001351)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Position is located in Clermont, FL

 Anticipated Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

Closing date: 08.17.2025

 

 

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Park Services Specialist- 37001351

 

An opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, hardworking individual, with strong facility management, visitor services, protection, and maintenance experience to fill a Park Service Specialist position at Lake Louisa State Park located a short drive from Orlando. 

This is a semi-specialized position responsible for the resource management program at Lake Louisa State Park. The primary duty of this position includes but is not limited to natural systems management allowing for the preservation, interpretation and restoration of the parks natural and cultural resources.

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Resource Management - Takes the lead role in planning, coordinating, and implementing all resource management and restoration projects within the park, including but not limited to all facets of prescribed burning, upland restoration, hydrological restoration, control of non-native invasive plants using mechanical and chemical means and animal species and monitoring populations of designated species such as eastern indigo snake, Sherman fox squirrel and gopher tortoise.  Participate in the execution of all facets of prescribed fire including line prep, equipment maintenance, and planning. Act as the onsite coordinator supervision for and assign tasks to AmeriCorps members.

Visitor Service - Performs all morning and evening ranger station duties including using point of sale systems, answering phones, explaining facilities, and resolving visitor issues.

Maintenance - Assists with maintenance, repairs and improvements of all park facilities, grounds, support buildings, trails, firebreaks, fences, gates, roads, vehicles and equipment. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met and identifies and prioritizes needs. Completes basic repair tasks and construction in all trade skills. Cleans restrooms and park areas as directed.

Administration - Abides by fiscal and purchasing guidelines. Acquires bids, quotes, and proposals for projects and equipment. Purchases materials, tools, and equipment. Plans and leads work projects with employees, volunteers, and interns. Completes reports, timesheets, vehicle logs, P-Card purchasing, tracking sheets, wildlife sightings, invasive removal reports, etc. using a variety of computer applications.

Interpretation - Conducts educational and outreach activities to better acquaint the general public and resource users with the natural resources and resource protection needs of the park.  Activities include conducting interpretive programs and field trips.

Protection - Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan.  Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate.  Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor.

Performs other park-related duties as required.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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