OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970766

　　Date: Jan 22, 2024

　　Location:

　　KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL, US, 32656 STARKE, FL, US, 32091 HAWTHORNE, FL, US, 32640 STARKE, FL, US, 32608 WALDO, FL, US, 32694

　　The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

　　Requisition No: 819523

　　Agency: Environmental Protection

　　Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970766

　　Pay Plan: Temp

　　Position Number: 37970766

　　Salary: $15.00 per hour

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/05/2024

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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:

　　SIGN SHOP (37970766)

　　MIKE ROESS GOLD HEAD BRANCH STATE PARK

　　The Florida State Park Sign Shop, located at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, is looking for someone who is hard-working, dependable and detail oriented to work with a great team producing signs for all of the 175 Florida State Parks. This position participates in all aspects of aluminum and foam board sign production. This position is 29 hours a week and there are no health or vacation benefits.

　　Contact: Ashley Pass

　　[email protected]

　　352-756-3641

　　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:

　　Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

　　6239 State Road 21

　　Keystone Heights FL 32656

　　One of Florida's first state parks, the Civilian Conservation Corps developed the 600‐acre site during the 1930s. The extraordinary artistry of the CCC is still evident today. Gold Head is located on rolling sandhills on the north central ridge of Florida with one of the few remaining examples of an old‐growth stand of longleaf pines. A steep head ravine with seepage springs forms Gold Head Branch and bisects the park. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

　　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 (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/DeferredComp/)

　　State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) (https://opsfl.aigrs.com/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan) 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:

　　Sign Production: Participates in all aspects of aluminum sign production including: sign design, using all equipment for aluminum sign production (vinyl cutter, pneumatic vinyl roller, metal sheer, corner cutter, drill press), manufacturing aluminum and vinyl signs. Participates in all aspects of finishing work on foam board entrance signs including: sanding, placing metal channels on sides, priming, and hand painting letters. Safely lifting and moving (with assistance) materials such as aluminum sheets, foam board, rolls of vinyl, packages, etc. Packaging orders for shipping so that orders will arrive to parks with no damage. Maintaining a clean and safe work area. Following all safety procedures and using proper PPE.

　　Administration: Reading and following instructions on orders, completing reports for calculation of materials used and cost, creating shipments in FedEx, phone and email correspondence, and completing timesheets.

　　Customer/Visitor Services: Assists in all aspects of customer service, phone and email correspondence, customer inquiries and complaints, and follow-up. May be required to assist park with special events and providing park visitors with park related information.

　　May be required to assist park staff with disaster/emergency response within the park, resource management projects, and other park projects.

　　Perform other duties as assigned.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of:

　　basic arithmetic and mathematical calculations

　　spelling and grammar

　　using computer and design programs

　　Skill in:

　　using equipment such as metal sheer, pneumatic vinyl roller, drill press, table saws, radial arm saw, electric screw drivers/drills, hand sander and various hand tools in a safe manner

　　using tape measure

　　using computer and design programs

　　painting and detail painting

　　utilizing motor vehicles

　　Ability to:

　　Perform physical labor utilizing power, electrical, and gas tools, and equipment

　　to lift and carry 40 lbs.

　　sit and stand for long periods of time

　　use all safety PPE and follow all safety procedures

　　perform routine inspections

　　identify and investigate problems

　　maintain facilities and equipment

　　handle customer inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner

　　establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

　　follow verbal and written instructions/directions

　　communicate effectively verbally and in writing

　　accurately read and prepare reports

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

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　　Contact: Ashley Pass

　　[email protected]

　　352-756-3641

　　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.

　　Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville