OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970763

State of Florida; Fort White (FL); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 24.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a Park Attendant for Fort White, FL at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. You will support visitor education, maintain grounds, and enforce park rules to ensure safe, enjoyable experiences for all guests.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, performing basic reporting, and working outdoors in varied weather. A valid driver's license and ability to lift 40 lbs are required, with rotating shifts including evenings, weekends,

Formación

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Shifts include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Background screening required under Special Trust directive.

Responsabilidades

• Explain facilities and services to visitors and provide information/directions.
• Maintain cleanliness of grounds, parking areas, facilities and restrooms.
• Enforce park rules for all natural, historical and archaeological resources.
• Fill in short reports and timesheets; prepare reports as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Conocimientos

Public relations

Basic arithmetic

Timesheet filling

Visitor services

Effective communication

Work independently

Outdoor work

MS Office

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970763

This position is located in Fort White, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Required to perform various duties including the following: visitor services/visitor education, park maintenance, park protection, and ensuring compliance.

VISITOR SERVICES/VISITOR EDUCATION - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.

MAINTENANCE - Maintains cleanliness of grounds, parking areas, facilities and restrooms.

PROTECTION - Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for enjoyment of the visitor.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Good public relations

Basic arithmetic

SKILLED IN:

Be able to fill in short reports and timesheets

Providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality contact experiences

ABILITY TO:

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Perform physical labor

Deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner

Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations

Prepare reports

Work independently with minimum supervision

Work outdoors in inclement weather

Lift 40lbs

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Operate computers, using Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

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/hour, no health insurance

29hrs/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:

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

12087 SW US Highway 27

Fort White, FL 32038

Traveling the pristine waters of the Ichetucknee River is the perfect outing, whether you’re looking for a vigorous adventure or a relaxing day on the water. Although well-known for its warm weather tubing, Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a 2,669-acre wildlife haven where beaver, otter, gar, softshell turtle, wild turkey, wood duck and limpkin all find a home. The main draw is the park’s eight major crystal-clear springs that join to create the 6-mile Ichetucknee River.

The upper portion within the state park is a National Natural Landmark, perhaps the most pristine spring run in the state and best enjoyed by canoe or kayak during the cooler months.

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 ).

*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:

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.Candidatesrequiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at [phone]. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.