OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970345

Requisition No: 862700 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970345

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970345 

Salary:  $15.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/20/2025 

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OPS PARK ATTENDANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

CLOSING DATE 10/20/2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

OPS Park Attendant Cabin Support 37970345

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual seeking a challenging and rewarding position as an OPS Park Attendant at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work Sunday and Monday.

The incumbent is responsible for cleaning cabins to ensure a safe and welcoming facility for our overnight guests.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Grounds keeping duties
• Providing high level customer service
• Housekeeping to include, mopping, scrubbing and cleaning bathrooms, washing laundry, folding linen etc.
• General maintenance and inspections of facilities and equipment
• Basic computer skills to be able to fill in short reports

SKILL IN:

• Using various hand tools
• Power tools
• Operation of vehicles to include ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, trucks
• Operation of weed eaters, blowers, and similar landscape equipment

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations and policies
• Effectively work with others
• Learn two-way radio communication equipment

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:

$15.00 per 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:

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

7525 W County Hwy 30A

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

The park consists of 1,638 acres on the narrow strip of land between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of America. The park has 3.2 miles of pristine beach along the Gulf of America and contains four coastal dune lakes entirely within the park boundaries. The park is home to the largest campground in the Florida State Park system. Facilities include 156 campsites, 34 cabins, 22 tent campsites, 3 bathhouses, laundry facility, beach tram operation, 15 miles of trails, clubhouse and amphitheater. The park is a very popular spot for bicycling, beach combing, swimming, picnicking, canoeing, wildlife viewing and fishing.

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.