OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37979102

　　Date: Jan 22, 2024

　　Location:

　　MAYO, FL, US, 32066 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 PERRY, FL, US, 32348

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　　Requisition No: 820806

　　Agency: Environmental Protection

　　Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37979102

　　Pay Plan: Temp

　　Position Number: 37979102

　　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:

　　PARK ATTENDANT (37979102)

　　FOREST CAPITAL MUSEUM STATE PARK

　　This position will largely be responsible for landscape, maintenance, and visitor contact duties at Forest Capital Museum. This position will work with the Park Services Specialist to open and close the park and ensure park facilities are clean, neat, and safe. The selected candidate must be comfortable answering visitor inquiries related to the Park’s cultural and historical significance. This is an OPS position that will be scheduled for up to 29 hours per week.

　　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:

　　Forest Capital Museum State Park

　　204 Forest Park Drive

　　Perry , FL 32348

　　The importance of forestry in Florida dates back to the early 1800s. The museum celebrates that heritage. The heart of the museum is dedicated to longleaf pines and the 5,000 products manufactured from them. The 50-plus-year-old longleaf pines growing on the museum grounds provide a majestic canopy and create an enjoyable walking trail 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 (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:

　　This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual, to fill a Park Attendant position at Forest Capital Museum 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 29 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.

　　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 and facilities. Lawn care. Experience in some basic maintenance skills is preferred.

　　PROTECTION – Seeks voluntary compliance from visitors to ensure park rules are followed 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:

　　Operating lawn maintenance equipment

　　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 and winter months

　　operate radio equipment

　　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:

　　[email protected]

　　[email protected]

　　Contact: Nick Brown

　　[email protected]

　　386-397-0921

　　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:Gainsville