OPS TOLL COLLECTOR - 37970746

Requisition No: 871506 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS TOLL COLLECTOR - 37970746

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970746 

Salary:  $15.00 hr 

Posting Closing Date: 03/25/2026 

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OPS TOLL COLLECTOR- 37970746

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

This position is located in Flagler Beach, FL

CLOSING DATE: 03.25.2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Gamble Rogers State Park is looking to fill an OPS toll collector position working up to 40 hours per week.  The incumbent in this position works weekends, evenings and holidays.

The primary function of this position is to provide excellent customer service as the first point of contact on entering Gamble Rogers Memorial SRA. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for greeting visitors at the Park entrance and providing information pertaining to the park and surrounding areas. Inform visitors of the park features as well as any current and upcoming park activities and events. Collect fees for park entrance and annual permits. Operate a point-of-sale cash register; accurately collect, record and reconcile revenue collected. Effectively operate the Reserve America computer program to process camping reservations.

Maintain an organized workspace in a high capacity camping park, maintaining a 95% occupancy rate year-round.

Answer phones and operate two-way radio communication system. Assist with completing various reports.

Light cleaning of the inside of the ranger station, including the staff restroom.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic Arithmetic

SKILL IN: Providing outstanding customer service, basic computer skills 

ABILITY TO: Follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; accurately prepare and reconcile reports; collect fees; operate cash registers, point-of-sale systems, and credit card terminals; answer visitor inquiries in a courteous manner. Successfully complete background and fingerprint check. Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations, work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience in operating advanced point-of-sale system 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s license.  
• Successful completion of background check

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:

$15 per hour

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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:

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area

North Peninsula State Park

3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd.

Flagler Beach, FL 32136

This 145-acre park located on barrier island is named for Florida folk singer and storyteller Gamble Rogers.

Swim and play in the surf of the Atlantic Ocean, build castles in the golden-brown coquina sand or watch pelicans glide along the dunes and ocean waves.

 Across State Road A1A down Highbridge Road, Smith Creek Landing offers access to the Intracoastal Waterway where visitors can crab or fish along its banks.

Click on the link to preview this beautiful park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/search?keywords=gamble+rogers

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.