Career Center
Parks & Natural Resources Position
| Nature Preserve Supervisor II | |||
| Organization: | City of St Petersburg | ||
| City/County: | St Petersburg | Posted Date: | 07/01/10 |
| Salary: | $38,802 - $58,706 | Close Date: | 07/16/10 |
| Description: | |||
| This is responsible supervisory, technical and administrative work in the development, operation and maintenance of a City owned nature preserve. Work involves planning, organizing and supervising a staff of employees and volunteers conducting environmental educational programs; managing contracts to address various environmental work; establishing policy, work standards and general assignments; and the selection, placement, promotion, safety, training, appraisal and discipline of assigned employees. Work requires considerable contact with the public; the development and implementation of the operations budget; the exercise of independent good judgment, tact and diplomacy; outdoor duties; evening, weekend and holiday work hours; and occasional work in the nature preserve which requires travel off of the established trails. | |||
| Qualifications: | |||
| Qualified applicants must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License (essential). Preferred applicants have graduated from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Education, a physical or biological science, or a related field; have at least one (1) year of experience in environmental or parks management; have knowledge of natural ecosystems, horticulture, ecological concepts and energy conservation principles; have supervisory experience and are familiar with effective supervisory practices; are able to effectively work with, train and instruct regular staff and volunteers; are able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; are able to establish and maintain accurate financial and operating records and reports; and are able to enforce rules and regulations with tact, firmness and impartiality (desirable). | |||
| Contact Person / How to Apply: | |||
| Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs (current City employees must make online applications through iRecruitment Employee Candidate) or deliver or mail a resume and application to arrive no later than 4 pm on the posted "Close Date" to the City of St. Petersburg Employment Office at One 4th Street North, 4th Floor, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 am - 4 pm. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment and awards Veterans’ Preference as provided under Florida Statute Chapter 295. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. | |||