ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37001366

Requisition No: 884143 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - 37001366

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001366 

Salary:  $3,176.43 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2026 

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I- 37001366

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

This position is located in Lake Wales, Florida

 Closing date: 10.01.2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Lake Kissimmee State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an Administrative Assistant I position, providing visitor services, and administration skills. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently when required.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position assists in planning, coordinating and implementing all administrative and budgetary activities involved in all park operations.

Performs assigned fiscal audits, acts as purchasing agent, monitors and tracks park budget, prepares budget reports.  Process payment of utility bills, requisitions, and initiates purchase orders through My Florida Market Place. Acts as primary liaison for the Purchasing Card Program System.  Maintain the work project tracking forms, expenditures for projects and project files. Ensure compliance with all purchasing regulations. Program office equipment, operate personnel computer, E-Mail, Internet, multi-lines phone system, two-way radio system.  Acts as liaison for assigned personnel and worker’s compensation actions. Assists in overseeing toll collectors and managing ranger station activities.  Prepare special correspondence and act as property custodian. Assist Park Manager in budget request process. 

Responds to oral and written complaints or complimentary letters, makes resolution decisions.  Tracking schedules and corresponding with volunteers.  Administers concession contracts and monthly inspections.  Acts as liaison to park Citizen Support Organization.  Answer phones and direct calls to appropriate party or take accurate messages.  Act as Office Manager for office operations and ensure smooth operation of office procedures.  Maintain property and personnel files.

Performs timekeeper and vacancy requisition duties. Acts as a liaison for Human Resources. Prepares and processes paperwork relating to personnel activities to include leave and attendance, selection and recruitment, employee relations and travel.

Assists in assuring park compliance with current division policies, procedures and programs.  Oversee and assists in training staff in proper administrative procedures and practices.  Provides recommendations to park manager for processes and procedures which will promote efficiency and simplify park administrative functions. Attends meetings and training sessions and represents the Park Manager at meetings with division representatives, other agencies and organizations.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: administrative and accounting principles and practice; office procedures and practice; data collection; personal computers, Windows, E-Mail, and Internet.

Knowledge and Ability to: collect, evaluate, analyze, filing, accounting, personnel actions, purchasing, budget entry. 

Skill in: coordinating bookings/reservations of a multipurpose facility; accounting, budgeting, expense tracking and various computer program and data entry operations. 

Ability to: prepare correspondence and administrative reports; handle multi-phone lines and two-way radio system; operate and maintain office equipment; communicate verbally and in writing; coordinate work assignments; maintain effective working relationships with others; follow written and verbal instructions; resolve customer inquiries. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid drivers’ license

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.

Passing of moderate pack test must be completed prior to employment, and annually thereafter complete light pack test.  Prior to being hired, applicants will be given a single opportunity to take and successfully complete a supervised moderate pack test at a date and location to be announced.  The pack test requires applicant to complete a two-mile walk while carrying 25 pounds in under 30 minutes. 

Pay:

Base salary: $3,176.43 monthly/ $38,117.16 annually

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:

Lake Kissimmee State Park

14248 Camp Mack Road

Lake Wales, Florida 33898

Florida's heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida cow hunters in an 1876-era cow camp.

Visitors enjoy boating, canoeing and fishing in the picturesque lakes. Nature students can hike over 13 miles of trails to observe and study the abundant plant and animal life.

Six miles of trails are open to equestrians. A large, shaded picnic area with pavilions is available. The park has full-facility campsites as well as a primitive camping facility.

The youth camping area can accommodate up to 50 people. The dark skies make stargazing a popular nighttime activity for campers.

The park is located off State Road 60, 15 miles east of Lake Wales.

Click on the link to preview this beautiful park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/index.php/parks-and-trails/lake-kissimmee-state-park

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Tuition waivers.
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• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and $4 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.