OPS TOLL COLLECTOR - 37970582

Requisition No: 856550 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS TOLL COLLECTOR - 37970582

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970582 

Salary:  $15.00 hr 

Posting Closing Date: 07/25/2025 

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OPS TOLL COLLECTOR

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

This position is located in Ocala, FL

CLOSING DATE 6/25/2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Silver Springs State Park is looking to fill a seasonal OPS toll collector position working up to 40 hours per week.  The incumbent in this position works weekends, evenings and holidays; and does not include insurance or benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. 

Responsible for greeting visitors at the toll booth and collecting fees for park entrance and annual pass sales. Provide information pertaining to the park and park activities. Informing visitors of park rules and providing directions.

Operate a point-of-sale cash register; accurately collect and enter sales transactions; complete shift reports. Maintain an organized workspace, answer phones, and operate radio equipment. Maintain cleanliness of tollbooth, administrative office, and 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.

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.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience in operating advanced point-of-sale system 

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:

SILVER SPRINGS STATE PARK

14 N.E 58th Avenue

Ocala, FL 34470

The Silver River allows kayakers to experience a primeval forest wilderness surrounded by some of the state’s best managed sandhills; accessible by trails and dotted with friendly campgrounds.

The main spring is surrounded by serene gardens and historic structures reminiscent of the days when Silver Springs was a major destination for visitors arriving by steamship.

The park is still a favorite destination and the home of the annual SpringFest celebrating protection and restoration of all Florida springs and waterways.

Click on the link to preview this beautiful park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/silversprings

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.