OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970594

OPS Park Attendant (37970594)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida

Post Closing Date 09-11-2025

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual to fill an OPS Park Attendant position at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. This position is centered on the day-to-day park operations needs of the Ranger Station. The successful candidate will be required to perform various duties including the following: Facilities cleaning, park maintenance, grounds keeping, park protection, visitor services. This is a part-time, temporary position working 28 hours per week. The selected candidate may be required to work rotating shifts to include holidays and weekends. This position does not include health benefits or paid leave. Opportunities will exist for additional training and experience.

VISITOR SERVICES - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions in person and through various forms of telecommunications, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner.  Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Helps interprets resource management techniques and best practices.

MAINTENANCE –. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met.  Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.  

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including but not limited to financial reports, Facility reservations, after-hour passes,  vehicle usage, and incident reports.  Operates park radios, Point of Sale systems, computers and various office equipment.   

PROTECTION - Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate.  Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor.   

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Your Specific Responsibilities: 

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Good public relations

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Accurately preparing reports
• Interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to:

• Work rotating shifts including special events, nights, holidays, and weekends
• Follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Speak in public
• Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations
• Conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems
• Clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms, blowing sidewalks, and picking up trash
• Work outdoors in inclement weather
• Perform physical labor - Lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more
• Maintain a valid driver's license
• Successfully complete background & fingerprint check
• Comply with uniform standards
• Comply with hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Experience in operating advanced point-of-sale system 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

Position Of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with Directive 422, Position of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

$15.00 PER HOUR / 28 HOURS PER 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:

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

3540 Thomasville Road

Tallahassee, FL 32309

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park (1,184 acres) is located in Leon County within the city limits of Tallahassee with a recreation area, trail system and a 28-acre masterpiece of floral architecture.

The beautiful ornamental gardens were first planted in 1923 by Alfred B. and Louise Maclay after they purchased the property for their winter home. The gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, secret garden, reflection pool, walled garden, and hundreds of camellias and azaleas. Peak blooming season is from January 1 through April 30, with the floral peak in mid-to-late March.

Lake Hall provides opportunities for swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Pavilions and grills along the lakeshore provide the perfect setting for a picnic.

Two short nature trails meander through the woods overlooking the lake.

Hikers, bicyclists and equestrians can enjoy six miles of shared-use trails and five miles of designated biking trails winding through the woods surrounding Lake Overstreet.

Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park: 

 https://www.floridastateparks.org/MaclayGardens

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*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click  Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, 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 transferrable 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 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.