Casual Labor Dock Worker

Citrus County; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus County is offering a temporary employment opportunity as a Public Safety Assistant, responsible for ensuring safety at boat ramps and parks. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and the ability to work in various weather conditions. This role involves excellent customer service, flexible scheduling, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Florida Driver License or Identification Card required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor public safety at local boat ramps and docks.
• Provide information on launch fees to boaters.
• Monitor park grounds and facilities.

Skills

Customer Service

Ability to navigate apps

Ability to work outdoors

Ability to work in extreme weather

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a temporary employment opportunity not to exceed six (6) consecutive calendar months.

This position provides assistance and monitoring of public safety at the local boat ramps, docks, piers and walkways. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. The number of hours per week will vary.

• Provide excellent customer service with the ability to listen.
• Assist boaters with information on launch fee process.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Follow all County instruction and training to maintain public safety.
• Hours per week vary up to 25.
• Monitor park grounds, restroom facility, beach area and trash.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to navigate apps, experience with smartphones.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires standing and walking most of the workday.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and occasional balancing and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manual manipulation.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Basis of Rating:Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check and criminal background check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, 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.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

PLEASE NOTE: CASUAL LABOR POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.