OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970050

Requisition No: 839301 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970050

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 37970050 

Salary:  $15.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2024 

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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:

Resource Management Equipment Operation & Maintenance Technician (37970050)

PAYNES PRAIRIE PRESERVE STATE PARK

An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to fill a position focused on resource management, equipment maintenance and operation, and may include exotic animal and plant control, Fireline prep, and prescribed fire at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. This position will be needed for 40 hours a week working a rotating shift including weekends and holidays providing Resource Management, Administration, Maintenance, and Park Protection duties.

Contact: Joy Cotton

Joy.Cotton@Floridadep.gov

352-466-3397

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:

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

100 Savannah Boulevard

Micanopy, FL 32667

Far from the Far West, herds of wild horses and bison roam the prairie in this surprisingly diverse preserve south of Gainesville. Paynes Prairie is unique in many ways. Nowhere else in Florida can visitors experience wild-roaming bison and horses. Nearly 300 species of birds also frequent the park along with alligators, deer and many other animals.

The park’s eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, allow one to explore the park’s interior and observe wildlife, while a 50-foot high observation tower provides for panoramic views.

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:

The primary function of this position is to provide excellent customer service as the first point of contact upon entering Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. This position will also be used throughout the park to assist in day-to-day operations as needed as well as be involved in helping the park be successful in resource management goals.

Responsible for greeting visitors at the park entrance and providing information pertaining to the park and surrounding areas, as well as any current and upcoming park activities and events; Collect fees for park entrance and annual passes; Operate a point-of-sale cash register; accurately collect, record, and reconcile revenue collected; Maintain an organized workspace; Answer phones and operate two-way radio communication system; Assist with completing various reports; Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations; Cleans facilities, restrooms, grounds, parking areas and equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

· basic arithmetic

· Microsoft Office programs and basic program troubleshooting

Skill in:

· Providing good customer service

· be able to fill in short reports and communicate effectively with internal emails and timesheets

· interest in providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experiences

· operating trucks, tractors, operating mowers, and utility vehicles standard power and manual tools

· operate various types of lawn maintenance equipment including chainsaws, blowers, standard power and manual tools

Ability to:

· Follow verbal and written instructions

· communicate effectively verbally and in writing

· establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

· accurately prepare reports

· collect fees, operate cash registers, point-of-sale systems and credit card terminals

· provide answers to visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner

· understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations

· multi-task and prioritize meeting the needs of multiple visitors at any given time

· stand for long periods of time

· operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Skill in the usage of chainsaws, mowers, lawn maintenance equipment.

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_ER@FloridaDEP.gov

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.

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.