CLASS CODE: 6620
PAY GRADE: 017

CLASS TITLE:PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is specialized professional work in parks and recreation research, education, development and implementation of resource management, visitor services, interpretive and/or recreational programs and projects in one or more of Florida's state parks, rec

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Administers the public information program of a park.
  • Contacts park neighbors and the general public to encourage compliance with and support for park regulations and programs.
  • Serves as park spokesperson participating in public speaking engagements.
  • Designs, researches and develops park specific literature for public dissemination.
  • Develops marketing plans and strategies for a park.
  • Gathers and maintains cultural resources files, artifact inventories, and coordinates and participates in appropriate preservation of cultural resources.
  • Researches the history of a division facility, both cultural and natural, and develops plans for restoration and implementation.
  • Plans and coordinates the development of interpretive programs, recreational skills programs and special events in a park.
  • Plans, researches, coordinates and conducts environmental education programs in a park including the management of volunteers, program design and publicity.
  • Assesses recreational impact of users on parks and develops plans to reduce them.
  • Conducts field data collection for park resource inventories.
  • Develops and presents guided walks, campfire, recreational skills and other visitor services programs to park visitors, educational groups, and other citizen groups.
  • Participates in planning and conducting resource management activities.
  • Conducts surveys of park visitors and the local community. Monitors visitation trends and makes recommendations to management to increase attendance.
  • Coordinate, develop and assist in the operation of revenue generating activities including overseeing park concession activities.
  • Coordinates all or part of a District's AmeriCorps program, Citizen Support Organization, or a Park's volunteer and/or manpower augumentation program.
  • Serves as contract manager for outsourcing and other park projects.
  • Serves as a recruiter of volunteers and employees.
  • Prepares grant applications for park projects.
  • Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Knowledge of Florida ecosystem functions and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communities.
  • Knowledge of cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques.
  • Knowledge of technical report-writing techniques.
  • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
  • Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, learning and communication.
  • Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of training for instruction and publicity information program.
  • Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
  • Skill in producing photographs, slides and multimedia presentations.
  • Skill in the use of digital and other multimedia equipment.
  • Ability to analyze programs and proposed projects.
  • Ability to prepare reports and records.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  • Ability to research topics and write articles or prepare environmental education and other information for dissemination.
  • Ability to plan and prepare educational, interpretive and promotional materials and programs.
  • Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to effectively speak in public forums.
  • Ability to operate personal computers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Professional or nonprofessional experience in recreation, leisure services, or resource management can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor degree; or any combination o

EFFECTIVE:

2/1/2001

HISTORY:

10/25/2000

03/11/1991