OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970317

Requisition No: 854211 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970317

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970317 

Salary:  $15/hr 

Posting Closing Date: 07/05/2025 

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OPS Park Attendant (37970317)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Sanderson, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The position is centered on day to day park maintenance but has some rare opportunities to be exposed to other facets of the park including visitor education, resource management, visitor services, and other projects. Visitor Services work may include Ranger Station shifts to assist incoming day use and camping visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual to fill an OPS Park Attendant position at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park . This position is centered on the day-to-day park operations. The successful candidate will be required to perform various duties including the following: park maintenance, grounds keeping, park protection, visitor services. This is a part-time,  position working 28 hours per week. The selected candidate will be required to work rotating shifts to include holidays and weekends. This position in not eligable for insurance or paid time off. Opportunities will exist for additional training and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Your Specific Responsibilities: 

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and ability to:

• perform cleaning and grounds keeping duties
• apply maintenance trades
• perform routine inspections 
• identify and investigate problems
• maintain facilities and equipment

Skill in:

• computer applications such as MS Office
• computer usage to be able to fill in short reports and communicate effectively with internal emails and timesheets
• resource management techniques
• 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, standard power, and manual tools 

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
• follow verbal and written instructions
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• understand and apply directives, policies, laws, and regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

Position Of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with Directive 422, Position of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

$15.00/hr

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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:

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

5815 Battlefeild Trl, Sanderson, Fl 32087

This park tells the story of Florida's largest Civil War battle, which took place Feb. 20, 1864.

More than 10,000 cavalry, infantry and artillery troops fought a five-hour battle in a pine forest near Olustee. Three U.S. Colored Troops took part in the battle, including the now famous 54th Massachusetts. The battle ended with 2,807 casualties and the retreat of Union troops to Jacksonville until the war's end just 14 months later.

In 1912, when many living Civil War veterans still attended reunions, the battlefield became the state's first historic site.

Visitors can enjoy a meal at the picnic area or take a walk along a mile-long trail that has interpretive signs describing the events of the battle.

A reenactment is held every February. Scenes for Civil War movies, including the 1989 movie "Glory," have been filmed during the reenactments.

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*).
•  State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please visit Corebridge Finacial).

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.

 Special Notes:

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

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodatio

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.