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PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001309
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State of Florida
Santa Rosa Beach, FL (In Person)
$38,117 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Requisition No:
875872Agency:
Environmental ProtectionWorking Title:
PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37001309
Pay Plan:
Career ServicePosition Number:
37001309Salary:
$3,176.43monthly/ $38,117.16 annuallyPosting Closing Date:
06/05/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolPARK SERVICES SPECIALIST
State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection This position is located in Santa Rosa Beach, FLClosing Date:
06/05/2026Position Overview and Responsibilities:
PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST
- #37001309 TOPSAILHILL PRESERVE STATE PARK
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is looking for a self-motivated, dedicated, and passionate park service professional to fill a vacant Park Services Specialist position in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. This Position Coordinates the park's large volunteer program. Acts as liaison between volunteers and park administration. Monitors and defines suitable park volunteer needs and coordinates volunteer placement. Plans and conducts volunteer meetings, training, workshops, and orientation sessions. Develops and maintains volunteer job descriptions, procedural manuals, and personnel records. Coordinates and creates the volunteer schedule. Tracks volunteer hours in VSYS, prepare appropriate reports, and coordinate awards programs. Serves as a liaison between the park and the District Park Programs Development Specialist and the Education & Training Specialists.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF
FPS volunteer and CSO policies and procedures Florida's ecosystems and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communities Cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques Technical report writing Effective verbal and written communication principles and techniques Computer operations and related softwareSKILL IN
Public speaking, writing, and program presentation Producing photographs and presentationsKNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO
Use assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor Handle cash register transactions and reconciliation of receiptsABILITY TO
Research, plan, and prepare educational, interpretive, and promotional materials and programs Work independently Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays Maintain a valid driver's license Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments Coordinate special events Compile, organize and analyze data Perform a variety of skilled trade functions Travel occasionally.Minimum Qualifications:
Valid driver's license. To successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.Pay:
Base salary $3,176.43monthly/ $38,117.16 annuallyOur 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:
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park 7525 W. County Highway 30A Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is in Walton County. The Park consists of 1,638 acres to include 16 distinct upland and wetland natural community types on the narrow strip of land between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of America. The Park has 3.2 miles of pristine beach along the Gulf of America and contains four coastal dune lakes entirely within the park boundaries. The Park is home to the largest campground in the Florida State Park system. Facilities include 156 campsites, 34 cabins, 22 tent campsites, 3 bathhouses, laundry facility, beach tram operation, 15 miles of trails, clubhouse, and amphitheater. The Park is a very popular spot for bicycling, beach combing, swimming, picnicking, canoeing, wildlife viewing and fishing. The Park has a large volunteer program. Resource management activities include prescribed fire and invasive plant removal. The Benefits of Working for theState 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); Tuition waivers; Total Compensation Estimator Tool And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.comSpecial 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.