OPS SECRETARY SPECIALIST - 37970155

Requisition No: 865625 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS SECRETARY SPECIALIST - 37970155

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970155 

Salary:  $15.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/03/2025 

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OPS SECRETARY SPECIALIST

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is in Panama City, FL

CLOSING DATE: 12/03/2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

St. Andrews State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional fill an OPS Secretary Specialist position, providing visitor services and administration skills. The applicant must possess strong customer service skills, understand how to work Point of Sale and be able to work independently when required. This position is 40 hours per week.

This position assists in planning, coordinating and implementing all administrative

activities involved in park operations. Performs fiscal, purchasing, and budget

tracking duties for park. Maintains computerized budget tracking system and

reconciles with FLAIR. Provides related budget reports to park manager and district.

Assists Park Manager in the planning and administration of park contracts, use

agreements and permits. Processes requisitions, bids, and p-card transactions.

Performs and directs data entry required to maintain park records. Maintains Park

archival and resource files. Performs or directs adjustments to cash register as

needed. Prepares and processes paperwork relating to personnel activities to include

leave and attendance, selection and recruitment, employee relations and travel.

Develop management reports and summaries for use in making management

decisions and planning park activities, services and resource management. Monitors

and audits park revenue procedures and related reports. Assists in assuring park

compliance with current division policies, procedures and programs. Oversees 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. Processes technical park correspondence,

investigates subject matter and prepares replies. Park maintains property records.

Performs other related duties as required.

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is always expected to be

aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as all

departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general

orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. Compliance with the

processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. are 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Administrative principles and practices
• Methods of data collection
• Principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication
• FLAIR, My Florida Marketplace (MFMP), Quicken, Oculus, PPMTS

SKILL IN:

• Use of office equipment including computers and related software including Microsoft Office Suite

ABILITY TO:

• Collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to accounting, personnel, purchasing and report writing
• Prepare correspondence and administrative reports
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Utilize problem solving techniques
• Work independently
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Maintain a valid driver license
• Assist in formulation of budget preparation

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 an hour

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:

St. Andrews State Park

4607 State Park Lane

Panama City, FL 32408

St. Andrews State Park is in Panama City, Florida. With the Gulf of America on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, visitors who crave swimming, snorkeling, or surfing will be more than satisfied. Besides boasting a mile-and-a-half of pristine beaches for fishing and swimming, St. Andrews also offers the chance for visitors to stroll through pines and along dunes and coastal plant communities or stay overnight in the campground.

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.

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.