Ops Park Attendant

Requisition No: 824231

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970177

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970177

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 03/12/2024

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OPS PARK ATTENDANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Our 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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

PARK ATTENDANT (37970177)

MANATEE SPRINGS STATE PARK

Employee is expected to work the Ranger Station on weekends and some weekdays. Duties include, opening and closing office, answering phones, checking in campers, handling day use visitation and other office duties. Employee will periodically go in the field with other park staff and clean restrooms, pick up trash, clean campsites and enforce park rules.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

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. This position will be scheduled up to 29 hours a week and does not include health insurance.

Where You Will Work:

Manatee Springs State Park

11650 N.W. 115 St.

Chiefland, FL 32626

Manatee Springs State Park proves boardwalks aren’t only for the beach. The park's 800-foot boardwalk runs through a majestic cypress forest overlooking one of Florida’s breathtaking first-magnitude springs.

People have enjoyed the cool waters of Manatee Springs for more than 10,000 years, from early Paleo Indians to modern park visitors. The first-magnitude spring releases an astounding 100 million gallons of water daily. This makes it a popular cooling-off spot and a great place to stroll on the park boardwalk and gaze into watery depths.

True to its namesake, manatees can be seen in the cooler months, and birds, mammals and fish are spotted year-round.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

• Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Pay:

$15.00 PER HOUR

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is centered on day-to-day park operations but has some rare opportunities to be exposed to other facets of the park including: visitor education, resource management, visitor services, and other projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• perform cleaning and grounds keeping duties and apply maintenance trades
• to perform routine inspections
• basic computer skills to be able to fill in short reports

Skill in:

• computer applications such as MS Office
• providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experiences
• cash handling and operations, using a point of sale system
• operating trucks, tractors, operating mowers, standard power and manual tools
• communicate effectively with internal emails and timesheets

Ability to:

• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• communicate verbally and in writing
• perform physical labor and janitorial duties
• use power/electrical/gas tools and equipment
• deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner
• deal with people and maintain good public relations
• notify the public rules and regulations
• prepare and keep accurate reports
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• follow verbal and written instructions
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• understand and apply directives, policies, laws and regulations
• to perform routine inspections
• identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skill in performing prescribed burns and usage of chainsaws.

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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

Contact: Joleen Barry

Joleen.Barry@FloridaDEP.gov

352-493-6072

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 (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.