PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000864

Requisition No: 864440

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37000864

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000864

Salary:  $3,176.43 monthly / $38,117.16 annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/09/2025

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Park Services Specialist (37000846)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Keystone Heights, FL

Position Overview 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: Utilizes computers & related software including all Microsoft Office products and the State of Florida proprietary programs including but not limited to MFMP, People First, Reserve America, FLEET, etc.  Prepares budget requests, provides for effective expenditures, tracks facility, equipment, materials, parts and supply inventories.  Prepares vehicles reports, maintenance logs and maintenance schedules.  Studies technical publications, specifications and manuals.  Performs other related duties as required.

Maintenance: Performs maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Identifies equipment and facility maintenance needs via daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of all park areas of responsibility.  Set and maintain maintenance schedules and prioritizes the routine, preventive and corrective actions to meet or exceed Florida Park Service standards.  Support, train and oversee assigned staff to accomplish the parks maintenance needs in an efficient manner.  Equipment maintenance, repair and overhauls may include but are not limited to: electric, gas and diesel engines, motors, generators, pumps, compressors, saws, drills, presses, torches, welders, grinders, landscape equipment, mowers, sprayers, chainsaws, power tools pressure washers, UTV’s, ATV’s, golf carts, fire suppression equipment, trailers, vehicles, carburetors, cooling systems, power train, transmission, clutch, brake and suspension systems, trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, airboats and other specialized equipment.  Facility maintenance repair and construction may include but are not limited to; boardwalks, sidewalks, trails, buildings, HVAC equipment, fences, fire lines, camp sites, electrical service, valves, sinks, drain fields, sewers, lift stations, public drinking water wells and other sanitary and plumbing fixtures.

Park Protection: Supports the park staff through the maintenance program for all visitor and employee safety and protection activities including, but not limited to, researches and prepares action plans, conducts safety inspections of parks equipment and facilities oversees and trains others in safe use of equipment and maintains safety records.  Response to emergency situations.

Resource Management:  Supports the park staff through the maintenance program for all natural and cultural resource management activities including, but not limited to, imperiled species management, exotic and nuisance species control, mechanical and prescribed fire habitat restoration efforts, erosion control, hydrological restoration and historical preservation.

Visitor Services: Supports the park staff through the maintenance program for visitor service activities including, but not limited to, interpretation, education, special events & public use of the park.  Meets public, interprets resources, facilities, services, resolves visitor complaints and provides for good public relations.  Works cooperatively with a variety of governmental agencies, media groups, Citizens Support Organizations, and other community service groups.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

The principles & techniques of the skilled building trades & mechanical repair work

Safety procedures required in maintenance & repair work

Good public relations.

SKILL IN:

Using tools & equipment

Training others in using tools & equipment

Installation & repair work in plumbing which includes but is not limited to valves, sinks, sewers, lift stations & wells

Installation & repair work in carpentry which includes but is not limited to roofing, trim, framing, flooring, doors & windows

Installation & repair work in electrical which includes but is not limited to electrical wiring, appliances & electrical repairs to structures

Installation & repair work in masonry which includes but is not limited to brick, cement & block work

Application & repair in painting

Installation, maintenance & repair of electric motors, generators & other mechanical equipment

Supervising & training others to perform preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting & resolving mechanical, fuel & electrical problems in diesel & gasoline-powered equipment

Utilizing acetylene torches & welders to perform necessary metal fabrication & repairs

The performance of carpentry repairs to buildings & boardwalks/walkways

The utilization of Microsoft Office suite products

ABILITY TO:

Train & schedule staff

Obtain & schedule materials & contractors to perform a variety of skilled trade functions

Read blueprints & electronics schematics

Take accurate measurements

Identify & resolve repair needs of buildings & equipment

Efficiently research & effectively implement new or innovative methods of repair & maintenance procedures

Follow verbal & written instructions

Oversee maintenance projects as directed

Prioritize & ensure proper completion of work

Work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, & evenings

Communicate effectively verbally & in writing

Establish & maintain effective working relationships with others

Prepare maintenance logs & related correspondence

Obtain, within 12 months of hire, & maintain current first aid, CPR, blood borne pathogen certifications

Perform extended physical labor outdoors in sometimes harsh environmental conditions

Act as Logistical Staff during prescribed burns, which may require fire shelter training & the wearing off PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Minimum Qualifications:

A valid Driver’s License

Successfully complete Ranger Academy

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

$3,176.43 monthly / $38,117.16 annually

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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:

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

6239 State Road 21

Keystone Heights, FL 32656

One of Florida's first state parks, the Civilian Conservation Corps developed the 600‐acre site during the 1930s. The extraordinary artistry of the CCC is still evident today. Gold Head is located on rolling sandhills on the north central ridge of Florida with one of the few remaining examples of an old‐growth stand of longleaf pines. A steep head ravine with seepage springs forms Gold Head Branch and bisects the park. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental

insurance options;

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please

click www.myfrs.com);

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers;

And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

This is a largely independent position which needs a self-motivated park service professional whose main responsibility will be for maintenance and repairs to park building and facilities and well as vehicle and equipment as it relates to park operations, visitor services, and resource management activities for Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays and in all types of weather.

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.