SENIOR CLERK - 37000809

Requisition No: 859729 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - 37000809

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000809 

Salary:  $2,896.67 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/10/2025 

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SENIOR CLERK (37000809)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Position is located in Melbourne Beach, FL

Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

Closing date: 09.10.2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hard-working individual to fill a Senior Clerk position at Sebastian Inlet State Park located in Melbourne Beach, Florida. This position’s primary function is to provide excellent customer service as the first point of contact at Sebastian Inlet State Park. 

The park is open 24 hours a day and this position will be required to work the 4pm – midnight shift.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for greeting customers at the park entrance and providing information pertaining to the park and surrounding area.  Inform visitors of the park features as well as any current and upcoming park activities and events.  Interpret rules, answer questions and provide interpretive/educational information to visitors.

Coordinate, develop and assist in the operation of revenue generating activities.  Collect fees for park entrance and annual permits.  Operate point of sale system, accurately collect, record, and reconcile revenue collected.

Coordinates and oversees volunteers for tollbooth operations and ensures coverage.  Trains volunteers and OPS employees in the proper procedures for tollbooth operations.

Prepare reports on safety, incidents and park attendance.  Maintain and record all activities of registering divers.

Performs other related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: arithmetic and good public relations. 

Ability to: communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; accurately prepare reports; collect fees, operate cash registers, and credit card terminals; understand and apply rules and regulations; identify and investigate problems; maintain facilities and equipment; follow written/verbal instructions; interpret natural and cultural features.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Successfully complete background/fingerprint check

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. 

Pay: $2,896.67 Month/$34,760.00 Annually

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:

Sebastian Inlet State Park

9700 South A1A

Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

Sebastian Inlet State Park is a barrier island property located in the city of Melbourne Beach. It has been divided by the Sebastian Inlet for the past 100 years which allows the waters of the Indian River Lagoon to mix with the Atlantic Ocean. The park is inhabited by thousands of plant and animal species and surrounding nutrient-rich waters.

Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park:  https://www.floridastateparks.org/Sebastian-Inlet

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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

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 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.

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.