OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970378

Requisition No: 855208 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970378

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970378 

Salary:  $15/hr 

Posting Closing Date: 07/11/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

OPS PARK ATTENDANT (37970378)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Located in Fanning Springs, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual to fill a Temporary OPS Park Attendant position at Fanning Springs State Park. This position is centered on the day-to-day park operations during our busy summer season. The successful candidate will be required to perform various duties including the following: visitor services/visitor education, park maintenance, park protection, and ensuring compliance. This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week. The selected candidate will be required to work on holidays and weekends. This position does not include health benefits or paid leave.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Visitor Services – Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answer questions, provides information and directions.  Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.

Maintenance - Responsible for janitorial cleaning and maintenance of all park facilities, including restrooms, rental cabins, playgrounds, campsites, pavilions, and grills.

Resource Management - Understand the importance of ecological burning for fire type plant communities; Recognize communities and maintain optimum species control via natural and chemical means.

Administration - Prepare forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, daily receipt and sales reports.  Answer the telephone, operate personal computer, operate radio equipment, and maintain logs. Operate a point-of-sale cash register; accurately collect, record and reconcile the revenue collected. Maintain an organized workspace.

Protection - Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for enjoyment of the visitor.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Ability to: Assist with the maintenance and repair of facilities, buildings, roads, and boardwalks; assist in maintaining park grounds; lift 40 pounds; work outdoors; work a rotating schedule; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work well with others; develop and maintain files on research, monitoring and other activities; maintain a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and skill in: computer use and application as it relates to the collection and storage of scientific data.

Pay:

$15.00 PER HOUR

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. 

Where You Will Work:

Fanning Springs State Park

18020 NW Hwy 19

Fanning Springs, FL  32693

Fanning Springs produces 65 million gallons of water daily, making it a second-magnitude spring. Historically, Fanning Spring was a first-magnitude springs as recently as the 1990s. The springs offer the perfect 72-degree water to cool down on hot Florida days and an abundance of underwater wildlife to view. Musk turtles, bass, mullet, freshwater flounder, bowfin (and manatees during the colder days) inhabit the springs and river.

Visitors can enjoy grilling and picnicking under majestic live oaks or a friendly game of volleyball on the white sand court. A playground provides diversion where young guests can swing and play. A boardwalk allows visitors to step back in time to old Florida with a stroll through a breathtaking cypress swamp with cypress knees standing 6 feet tall. This boardwalk ends with an overlook and view of the Suwannee River. During the summer, visitors can sometimes see massive sturgeons jumping.

White-tailed deer, gray squirrels, red-shouldered hawks, pileated woodpeckers and barred owls are some of the animals that may be seen around the park. An overlook at the park allows visitors to view the spring in its entirety and provides a spectacular view of the boil.

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.

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 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.