OPS Park Attendant - 37970230

Requisition No: 842036 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS Park Attendant - 37970230

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970230 

Salary:  $15.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 12/15/2024 

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OPS PARK ATTENDANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

OPS PARK ATTENDANT (37970230)

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

Contact: Debra Walker

Debra.L.Walker@FloridaDEP.gov

386-397-4466

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual to fill an OPS Park Attendant position at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. This position is centered on the day-to-day park operations. The successful candidate will be required to perform various duties including the following: park maintenance, grounds keeping, park protection, visitor services. This is a part-time, temporary position working 28 hours per week. The selected candidate will 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.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

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:

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

11016 Lillian Saunders Drive

White Springs, FL 32096

Situated on the banks of the legendary Suwannee River, this center honors the memory of American composer Stephen Foster, who wrote "Old Folks at Home," the song that made the river famous. The museum features exhibits of Foster's most famous songs, and his music can be heard emanating from the park's 97-bell carillon throughout the day. Hiking, bicycling, canoeing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. Miles of trails wind through some of the most scenic areas of North Florida. Overnight visitors can stay in the full-facility campground or in a cabin.

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.

Pay:

$15.00 PER HOUR

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The position is centered on day to day park maintenance but has some rare opportunities to be exposed to other facets of the park including visitor education, resource management, visitor services, and other projects. Visitor Services work may include Ranger Station shifts to assist incoming day use and camping visitors.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Your Specific Responsibilities: 

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and ability to:

• perform cleaning and grounds keeping duties
• apply maintenance trades
• perform routine inspections 
• identify and investigate problems
• maintain facilities and equipment

Skill in:

• computer applications such as MS Office
• computer usage to be able to fill in short reports and communicate effectively with internal emails and timesheets
• resource management techniques
• interest in providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experiences
• operating trucks, tractors, operating mowers, standard power, and manual tools 

Ability to:

• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends
• communicate verbally and in writing
• perform physical labor and janitorial duties
• use power/electrical/gas tools and equipment
• deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient, and courteous manner
• deal with people and maintain good public relations
• notify the public rules and regulations
• prepare and keep accurate reports
• follow verbal and written instructions
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• understand and apply directives, policies, laws, and regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Complete Background Screening

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is a Position of Trust. Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  

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_Recruiting@FloridaDEP.gov

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.