OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970050

Requisition No: 865902 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970050

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970050 

Salary:  $15.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 12/12/2025 

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OPS Park Attendant (37970050)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Micanopy, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Resource Management Equipment Operation & Maintenance Technician (37970050)

An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to fill a position focused on resource management, equipment maintenance and operation, and may include exotic animal and plant control, fire line prep, and prescribed fire at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.

This position will be needed for 40 hours a week working a rotating shift, including weekends and holidays, providing Resource Management, Administration, Maintenance, and Park Protection duties.

The primary function of this position is to provide excellent customer service as the first point of contact upon entering Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. This position will also be used throughout the park to assist in day-to-day operations as needed as well as being involved in helping the park be successful in resource management goals.  Responsible for greeting visitors at the park entrance and providing information pertaining to the park and surrounding areas, as well as any current and upcoming park activities and events; Collect fees for park entrance and annual passes; Operate a point-of-sale cash register; accurately collect, record, and reconcile revenue collected; Maintain an organized workspace; Answer phones and operate two-way radio communication system; Assist with completing various reports; Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations; Cleans facilities, restrooms, grounds, parking areas and equipment.

Work to be performed but not limited to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Price’s Scrub State Park, and Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic arithmetic
• Microsoft Office programs and basic program troubleshooting
• Good public relations

SKILLS IN:

• Providing good customer service
• Be able to fill in short reports and communicate effectively with internal emails and timesheets
• Interest in providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experiences
• Operating trucks, tractors, mowers, and utility vehicles
• Operate various types of lawn maintenance equipment including chainsaws, blowers, standard power and manual tools

ABILITY TO:

• Participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal, which may include application of herbicide
• Lift 40lbs and assist in lifting heavier objects 100lbs or more
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Accurately prepare reports
• Collect fees, operate cash registers, point-of-sale systems and credit card terminals
• Provide answers to visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner
• Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations
• Multi-task and prioritize meeting the needs of multiple visitors at any given time
• Stand for long periods of time
• Operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment as assigned

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 Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

$15/hour

40 hours 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:

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

100 Savannah Blvd

Micanopy, FL 32667

Far from the Far West, herds of wild horses and bison roam the prairie in this surprisingly diverse preserve south of Gainesville. Paynes Prairie is unique in many ways. Nowhere else in Florida can visitors experience wild-roaming bison and horses. Nearly 300 species of birds also frequent the park along with alligators, deer and many other animals.

The park’s eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, allow one to explore the park’s interior and observe wildlife, while a 50-foot high observation tower provides for panoramic views. Price’s Scrub State Park offers 9.5 miles of multi-use trails through areas of open Scrub as well as shady hammock.

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.

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.