Job Description
Requisition No:
876883 Agency:
Environmental Protection
Working Title:
PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001857
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
37001857 Salary:
$38,117.16 Posting Closing Date:
06/15/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool#37001857 PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST
(RESIDENT)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in Big Pine Key, Florida 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. MAINTENANCE
Identify maintenance needs through daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual checks. Maintain service schedules. Assist with the maintenance and repair of facilities, buildings, roads, bridges, trails, water systems, sewage systems, vehicles, equipment, etc., as assigned. Maintain all park grounds. Follow all labels on chemicals maintain all park SDS reference materials. Clean and service all tools, vehicles and equipment. Notify a supervisor when a piece of equipment needs repair, service, or is missing. Maintain and repair buildings, fences, trails, service roads, boardwalks, campsites, picnic areas, picnic tables and all facilities and/or park equipment. Operate all equipment tools and/or vehicles. Assist in shop maintenance and operations, and ensure all needed tools and equipment are available and
operational for staff use. Provide documentation for all regular maintenance checks and inspections ADMINISTRATION
Assist park management in coordinating and scheduling work assignments. Report all purchasing needs in a timely manner for projects and maintenance inventories. Follow all purchasing guidelines. Complete and track vehicle and facility repair reports. VISITOR SERVICES
Interpret park facilities and promote programs to visitors. Resolve visitor complaints. Respond to visitor questions and provide for positive guest relations. Assist Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer management. Assist in providing shop and maintenance orientation to incoming volunteers. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Participate in the park's exotic plant removal program. Complete all resource related reports. PROTECTION
Lock and secure all maintenance facilities. Secure all tools and equipment. Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to visitor actions and natural resources. Complete Incident Reports. Report all incidents to a supervisor. Provide emergency assistance when necessary. Perform related work duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
SKILL IN AND ABILITY TO
complete administrative reports and handle correspondence SKILL IN AND EXPERIENCE IN
gardening, landscape, or grounds maintenance ABILITY TO
successfully complete background and fingerprint check
successfully complete ranger academy
communicate effectively verbally and in writing
maintain a valid driver's license
deal with people in a positive manner and maintain good public relations
work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
enforce rules, regulations and laws
perform a variety of trade functions
read blueprints
install, maintain and repair electric motors, generators and other mechanical equipment
make accurate measurements
use a computer and other basic office equipment
perform physical labor in hot and humid South Florida climate with minimal supervision
determine work priorities, assign work and follow-up with inspections
handle money, make change and perform simple mathematical calculations
handle minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and maintenance problems
use safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work
reside on park property Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver's License 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 plus $95.33 Competitive Area Differential 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:
BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK
36850 Overseas Highway
Big Pine Key, Florida 33043 #37001857 PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST
(resident) SUPERVISOR
Cassandra Meadows, Park Manager, 305-872-2353 Along with its iconic Florida Keys scenery, sandy beaches, gin-clear waters and magnificent sunsets, the park is known for balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round. Henry Flagler's bold effort to build a railroad to Key West in the early 1900s turned the remote island of Bahia Honda Key into a tropical destination. Along with its iconic Florida scenery — palm-lined beaches, gin-clear waters and magnificent sunsets — the park is known for balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round. The park is an excellent place to observe wading birds and shorebirds and introduces nature lovers to the island's plants and animals. Kayaks and snorkeling gear can be rented, and boat trips to the reef for snorkeling excursions are available. 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. 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. 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. 
