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Requisition No: 882246 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37000871

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37000871 

Salary:  $3,740.67 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/07/2026 

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RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

This position is located in Ormond Beach, FL

Closing date: 09.07.2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Tomoka State Park seeks an out-going, self-motivated park service professional to fill a Resident Assistant Park Manager position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. This position requires a high-energy, dedicated, innovative individual who is committed to protecting and interpreting Florida's natural and cultural resources. Incumbent must have experience in management of personnel and knowledge of agency policies.

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. 

ADMINISTRATION - Participates in employee training, supervision, and discipline. Supervises the staff in fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies. Ensures property procedures and policies are applied. Participates in the administration of the collective bargaining agreement and maintains good employee relations. Coordinates work schedules and assignments. Checks reports, fee collection and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.

VISITOR SERVICES - Coordinates interpretive programs, activities, and schedules for park unit. Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities and services, resolves problems, and provides for good public relations. Supervises the staff in providing visitor services.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Participates in the supervision of resource management programs applicable to park unit including ecological burning, water level management, native species propagation, erosion control and exotic removal.

MAINTENANCE - Identifies maintenance needs through daily inspections. Maintains maintenance schedules and supervises the staff to ensure maintenance on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis is regularly performed. Supervises and assists with the maintenance of buildings, roads, bridges, trails, water systems, wastewater systems, vehicles, equipment, etc.

PROTECTION - Ensure park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical, and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor.

Performs other related duties as required.   

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  building maintenance and construction; park service management and operations; heavy equipment operation; maintenance and resource management techniques. Knowledge of and experience in the use of computers and related software.

Skill in: using a variety of hand tools, small engines and power tools. 

Ability to:  supervise people and determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare and maintain schedules and reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of background/fingerprint check
• Reside on park property

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:

$3,740.67 month/$44,888.08 annual

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's leading 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:

Tomoka State Park

2099 N. Beach Street

Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Tomoka Basin State Parks which are Addison Blockhouse, Bulow Creek, Bulow Plantation Ruins, Haw Creek Preserve and Tomoka State Park include over 10,500 acres of natural and cultural resources. The natural resources are comprised of unique arrangements of pine flatwoods, maritime hammock and estuarine salt marshes. The cultural resources of these parks range from Native American mounds to early 1800s sugar plantations. The Tomoka Basin is popular for camping, canoeing, boating, and fishing.

Click on the link to preview this beautiful park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/Tomoka

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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

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.