PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001975 1

Requisition No: 856701 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001975 1

Position Number: 37001975 

Salary:  $3154.95 monthly/$37859.40 annual 

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2025 

Park Services Specialist (37001975)

Pack Test Position-Residency Required

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Copeland, FL

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

An opportunity is available to become part of a self-motivated hard working team, in one of the most diverse ecosystems in Florida.  Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, which winds through the Florida Everglades, is located west of Copeland, on State Road 29.  Applicant must possess good visitor service, maintenance, and resource management skills and be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. 

 

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. 

 

This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Fakahatchee Strand State Park.

 

VISITOR SERVICES - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner.  Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.  Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed. Develops and presents natural and cultural history interpretive programs on a variety of subjects geared to the educational level of requesting groups.

 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Collects and records hydrological data.  Assists the biologist in research and monitoring activities within the preserve.  Conducts prescribed fires and performs all preparatory actions to assure safe, professional execution of burns.  Controls exotic plant species via mechanical and chemical means.  Implements resource restoration projects such as tram clearing, hardwood removal, water control, etc.  Monitors wildlife populations, records results of resource management activities and records and understands natural communities and systemic relationships. Participates in all aspects of prescribed burns.

 

MAINTENANCE - Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices and repairs on trucks, ATVs and tractors. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met.  Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Develops maintenance schedules and makes recommendations for the preventive and corrective maintenance needs of exhibits, displays and other interpretive facilities/equipment.

 

 ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects. Answers telephone operates park radio, computer and various office equipment. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

 

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, historical, archaeological, and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. 

 

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Florida’s natural and cultural resources, including flora and fauna.
• basic arithmetic
• good public relations

 

SKILL IN:

• communicating effectively verbally and in writing  
• acc