OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970543

Requisition No: 827908 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970543

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970543 

Salary:  $15.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2024 

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OPS PARK ATTENDANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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. 

The Work You Will Do:

OPS Park Attendant (37970543)

MADISON BLUE SPRING STATE PARK

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented employee seeking a challenging and rewarding position as a non-resident OPS Park Attendant at one of Florida's most dynamic state parks. The selected employee will be immersed in the daily operation of Madison Blue Spring State Park, a crystal clear, first magnitude spring. Madison Blue is a popular spot for swimming and cave diving. About 82 feet wide, 25 feet deep, and a 150-foot spring-run merging with the river, the spring bubbles up into a limestone basin along the west bank of the Withlacoochee River. Scenic woodlands of mixed hardwoods and pines create a picturesque setting for picnicking, paddling, and wildlife viewing. Voted the #1 swimming hole in the country by USA Today in 2015, Madison Blue Spring is a family favorite destination.

This position is centered on day to day park maintenance and park operations to serve visitors who take part in swimming, hiking, fishing, bird watching, and many other activities. 

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

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:

MADISON BLUE SPRING STATE PARK

8300 NE State Road 6

Lee, FL  32059

Madison Blue is a popular spot for swimming and cave diving. About 82 feet wide, 25 feet deep, and a 150-foot spring-run merging with the river, the spring bubbles up into a limestone basin along the west bank of the Withlacoochee River. Scenic woodlands of mixed hardwoods and pines create a picturesque setting for picnicking, paddling, and wildlife viewing. Voted the #1 swimming hole in the country by USA Today in 2015, Madison Blue Spring is a family favorite destination.

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  Corebridge Financial);
• 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.

Pay:

$15.00 PER HOUR

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Required to perform various duties including the following: visitor services/visitor education, park maintenance, park protection, and ensuring compliance.

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

Resource Management - Understand 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 revenue collected. Maintain an organized work space.

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skill, and ability to:

• perform house and grounds keeping duties and apply maintenance trades
• operating mowers, chainsaws, standard power and manual tools
• knowledge and ability to perform routine inspections
• identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment
• Basic computer skills to be able to fill in short reports and communicate effectively with internal emails

Skill in:

• computer applications such as MS Office
• resource management techniques
• providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experiences
• operating trucks, tractors, vehicles up to 2-ton level

Ability to:

• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• communicate verbally and in writing
• perform physical labor utilizing 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
• enforce rules and regulations
• prepare and keep accurate reports
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• follow verbal and written instructions
• prepare reports
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• understand and apply rules, 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 DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. 

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

Contact: Erica Lewis

Erica.Lewis@FloridaDEP.gov

386-365-2501

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.