Assistant Park Manager role with the State of Florida DEP, supporting the Park Manager to run operations across four state park locations (Gasparilla Island, Cayo Costa, Stump Pass Beach and Don Pedro). You’ll oversee visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management while supervising staff and ensuring agency standards are met. Standout perk: required on-site residency in a state-provided 2-bed/1-bath home on Cayo Costa.
- State-provided on-site residence required
- Health, dental, vision insurance options
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: RESIDENT ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER - SES - 37001885 1
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37001885
Salary
$3,740.67 month/$44,888.08 annualPosting Closing Date: 06/14/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool Assistant Park Manager (37001885) State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection This position is located in Boca Grande, Florida ANTICIPATED VACANCY
Position Overview and Responsibilities: Gasparilla Island Administration is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an Assistant Park Manager position; providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. This position requires a high energy, dedicated, innovative person who is committed to protecting and interpreting Florida’s natural and cultural resources. The incumbent must have experience in the management of personnel and knowledge of agency policies. The incumbent will work with the Park Manager to supervise park operations at four locations (Gasparilla Island, Cayo Costa, Stump Pass Beach and Don Pedro. and ensure agency standards are met. Residency is required in a 2-bedroom/ 1-bathroom house provided by the state located on Cayo Costa. The applicant must be able to operate motorized boats in all weather conditions
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, discipline and maintains good employee relations. Supervises the staff in fiscal and purchasing procedures and policies. Ensures property procedures and policies are applied. Coordinates work schedules and assignments. Checks reports, fee collection and miscellaneous records prepared by the staff.
VISITOR SERVICES - Coordinates interpretive programs, activities, events and schedules for park unit. Meets the public, interprets the resources, facilities and services, resolves problems and provides 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 - Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof, for the enjoyment of the visitor. Promotes safety throughout the park, ensures equipment and facilities are safe and provides guidance to staff on safety practices
OTHER – Performs other related duties as required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Florida Park Service management, operations, and mission building maintenance and construction techniques cultural and natural resource management techniques general maintenance of facilities and equipment
SKILL IN:
personnel management and leadership determining work priorities, assigning work, and ensuring proper completion of assignments use of computers and related software use of a variety of hand tools, small engines, power tools, and large equipment
ABILITY TO:
participate in all aspects of resource management, including prescribed fire supervise people provide effective leadership provide training for career service, volunteer, OPS and AmeriCorps staff provide visitor assistance services effectively communicate verbally and in writing establish and maintain effective working relationships with others prepare and maintain schedules and work reports work independently work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations and policies maintain a valid driver license operate motorized watercraft successfully complete background and fingerprint check. reside on park property
Minimum Qualification:
Valid Driver’s License Ability to handle motorized watercraft up to 32 feet
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:
Gasparilla Island State Park 880 Belcher Road Boca Grande, Florida 33921
Separated from the mainland by Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, this island is part of a chain of Gulf Coast barrier islands. Swimming, snorkeling, fishing and nature study are popular activities that can be accessed at any of the five parking lots. The park is located on the south end of Gasparilla Island on the Boca Grande Causeway (private toll) at County Road 775 and Placida.
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 Tuition waivers. Total Compensation Estimator Tool And more!
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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 accommodation. Candidates requiring 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 ). 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.