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Requisition No:857853
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $38117.16
Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2025
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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
ANTICIPATED VACANCY
This position is located in Fort Pierce Florida
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Fort Pierce Inlet is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Services position providing visitor services maintenance protection administration and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings 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.
This position is to serve as volunteer coordinator promotional representative special events coordinator and other related duties. This position will deal primarily with Fort Pierce Inlet State Park; however the responsibilities will also include Jack Island Preserve State Park and Avalon State Park.
ADMINISTRATION
Serves as park Volunteer Coordinator. Recruit interview place manage and train volunteers. Lead school groups for the park education programs. Prepare reports as necessary including visitor use visitor contacts interpretive programs wildlife sightings population counts and volunteer hours. Answer telephone operate computers copy machines scanner and fax machine. Answer correspondence and maintain park files. Assist in the operation of revenue generating activities. Monitor visitation trends and make recommendations to management. Administer the public information program of the park including press releases and newsletters. Keep track of expenditures for various programs for the park. Prepare nominations for various awards for the Volunteer Program Park Citizen Support Organization (CSO) and other park programs as necessary or as directed. Acts as Parks Marketing Liaison. Oversee online volunteer management system. Lead training for volunteers and staff for Turtle Walks Nature Walks and Education Programs.
VISITOR SERVICES
Plan research coordinate and lead environmental education programs including program design scheduling and publicity. Serves as Park Interpretive Chairperson. Coordinate the development of and update current interpretive and outreach programs. Participate in public speaking engagements. Oversee and participate in the planning and coordination of special programs and events. Assist in keeping the Parks web page and interpretive signage up to date when needed. Assist in researching and executing best practices of education and interpretive programs.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Participate in planning and conducting resource management activities. Oversee/conduct field data collection of park resource inventories. Assess user impact on park resources and develop plans to reduce as necessary. Research cultural and natural resource history; develop plans for restoration implementation and interpretation. Collect and maintain cultural resource files artifact inventories and coordinate and participate in appropriate preservation of cultural and natural resources.
PROTECTION
Ensures park rules and regulations are enforced pertaining to all natural and cultural facilities and resources and the use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor. Ensures park interpretive facilities displays and exhibits and equipment utilized are free of safety hazards.
MAINTENANCE
Maintain cleanliness of interpretive exhibits displays facilities and equipment. Conduct minor maintenance and repairs to park facilities and equipment.
May volunteer to snorkel.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- flora and fauna
- natural communities and ecosystem functions in coastal southeast Florida
- the principles of teaching and training
SKILL IN:
- use of scanners point of sale software and other standard office equipment
- producing slides graphic displays and photos
- researching and writing financial educational promotional and interpretive materials
- the recruitment training and placement of volunteers
- working with and leading school students from a variety of grade levels and teachers
ABILITY TO:
- manage a large and diverse volunteer program
- lead school groups of up to 50 students
- work with computers with a preference toward Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
- design organize and schedule a variety of interpretive programs and special events
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers volunteers other agencies and the public
- operate park vehicles including UTVs pickup trucks golf carts and multi passenger trams
- swim and work on in and under water
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid driver license
- Successful completion of Ranger Academy
- Must have prior approval and pass DEP approved training course to snorkel
Pay:
$3176.43 monthly/$38117.16 annually
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the states lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Floridas position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the states 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:
FORT PIERCE INLET STATE PARK
905 Shorewinds Drive
Fort Pierce Florida 34949
The shores and coastal waters at this park provide an abundance of recreational opportunities.
Dynamite Point was once the training site for World War II Navy Frogmen but is now a haven for bird-watchers.
Along the south end of the park Fort Pierce Inlet is a popular place for anglers to catch their dinners. Jack Island Preserve located 1 mile north of the park has trails for hiking bicycling and nature study.
At the west end of the Marsh Rabbit Run Trail visitors can climb an observation tower for a birds-eye view of the Indian River and the island.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States 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);
- Tuition waivers;
- Total Compensation Estimator Tool
- And more!
For a complete list of benefits visit
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:
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 a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at . 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-). 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 Statutescandidates 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 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
