OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970585

Requisition No: 879015 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970585

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970585 

Salary:  $18/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2026 

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OPS Park Attendant (37970585)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Fernandina Beach, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position is centered on day-to-day park operations focusing on facility maintenance and customer service but has some rare opportunities to be exposed to other facets of the park including: visitor education, resource management, and other projects. This position will be needed for 16 hours a week which includes weekend shift coverage and does not have health insurance.

The primary function of this position is to provide excellent customer service as the first point of contact on entering historic Fort Clinch. This position will also be used throughout the park to assist in day-to-day operations as needed.

Responsible for greeting visitors to the Fort and providing information pertaining to the history and activities that occurred during the Civil War in costumed in first-person interpretation dress.

VISITOR SERVICES/VISITOR EDUCATION - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions.  Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. 

MAINTENANCE - Maintains cleanliness of grounds and buildings

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic arithmetic

Microsoft Office programs

Basic program troubleshooting

Apply maintenance trades

SKILLED IN:

Providing good customer service

Filling in short reports

Communicate effectively with internal emails and timesheets

Providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experiences

Performing cleaning and grounds keeping duties

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:

Communicate verbally and in writing

Perform physical labor and janitorial duties

Deal with people and maintain good public relations

Follow verbal and written instructions

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

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

Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

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

Pay:

$18/hour

Up to 16hrs a week

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:

Fort Clinch State Park

2601 Atlantic Ave

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

History meets nature at Fort Clinch State Park. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover or a bit of both, enjoy exploring the natural and historic resources of this pristine park. A row of cannons pointing across the St. Mary’s River into Georgia are silent testimony to the strategic importance of Fort Clinch during the Civil War. Visitors can explore the fort’s many rooms, galleries and grounds, and learn about the life of a Union soldier through unparalleled living history programs.

The historic fort is only one aspect of this diverse 1,400-acre park. Maritime hammocks with massive arching live oaks provide a striking backdrop for hiking and biking on the park’s many trails.

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 Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, 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 transferable 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.

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.