OPS SUPPORT SERVICE AIDE - 37970636

Requisition No: 829052 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS SUPPORT SERVICE AIDE - 37970636

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 37970636 

Salary:  $15 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 05/23/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

OPS Support Service Aide

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:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a challenging and rewarding position as a non-resident OPS Services Aide (toll collector) at one of Florida's most dynamic state parks. The selected employee will be immersed in the operation of Grayton Beach State Park cabin area.

OPS Support Service Aide (37970636)

Grayton Beach State Park

Contact: Patrick Hartsfield, Assistant Park Manager

Patrick.Hartsfield@FloridaDEP.gov

850-267-8300

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
 

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.

Where You Will Work:

Grayton Beach State Park
357 Main Park Rd.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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 and cabin cleaning. 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:

• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• 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
• Maintain a valid driver license
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Perform cleaning and grounds keeping duties and apply maintenance trades
• Skill in operating trucks, ATV/UTV, golf carts, operating mowers, standard power and manual tools
• Basic computer skills to be able to fill in short reports and communicate effectively with internal emails and timesheets
• Computer applications such as Microsoft Office
• Interest in providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experiences

Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

Valid driver license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Skill in cleaning and housekeeping

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@dep.state.fl.us

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.