OPS PARK ATTENDANT

Requisition No: 845558

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970537

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970537

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2025

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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:

CABIN CLEANER (37970537)

LAFAYETTE BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK

This is a largely independent position responsible for cleaning and maintaining the cabins at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park in between visitor stays. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining 5 rental cabins in accordance with Florida Park Service building standards. This is an OPS position that will be scheduled for up to 29 hours per week. The selected candidate will be required to work a flexible schedule that may include holidays and weekends. This position does not include health benefits or paid leave. Opportunities will exist for additional training and experience.

Contact: Savana Simmons

Savana.Simmons@FloridaDEP.gov

386-294-3667

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:

Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

4298 NW County Road 292

Mayo, FL 32066

Take a dip in the first-magnitude spring, walk the natural limestone bridge that crosses the spring run, or picnic under the shade of the oak trees with their swaying Spanish moss. Fish or canoe on the Suwannee River or stay in one of the park's rental vacation cabins, which stand on stilts high above the riverbank. Bicycling, hiking and wildlife viewing are favorite pastimes for visitors.

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:

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual, to fill a Park Attendant position at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park. This position is centered on the cleaning of the rental cabins and day to day park operations. The successful candidate will be required to perform various duties including the following: cleaning cabins, park maintenance, grounds keeping, park protection, visitor services.

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 the park’s rental cabins, grounds and facilities. Experience in some basic maintenance skills is preferred.

PROTECTION – Seeks compliance of park rules 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
• performing grounds and building maintenance

Skill in:

• Housekeeping and maintenance
• good communication with fellow staff and visitors
• providing good customer service

Ability to:

• follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• perform physical labor outdoors in the summer
• handle visitor inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• prepare reports
• work independently with minimal supervision
• lift 50 pounds
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• operate personal computers
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cabins, cleaning public restrooms and picking up trash
• work outdoors in inclement weather
• perform physical labor

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license.

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_Recruitment@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.

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.