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Ops Toll Collector

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS toll collector position at Myakka River State Park, providing visitor services and administration. This position is for Saturday, Sunday and some holiday assignments up to 20 hours per week. The candidate must be able to work independently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visitor Services: Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.
• Administration: Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects. Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer, and various office equipment. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees, performs cash register/point of sale transactions and reconciles receipts.
• Other: Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida's natural and cultural resources, basic arithmetic, and good public relations.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing, operating a cash register/point of sale system and reconciling receipts, accurately preparing reports, interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner, and utilizing a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/directions, work independently with minimal supervision, establish and maintain effective working relationships, speak in public, understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations, work Saturday, Sunday and holidays as required, up to 20 hour per week, maintain a valid driver's license, successfully complete background and fingerprint check, properly wear uniform, and comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions.

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Driver's license.

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 per hour

Our Organization and Mission: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's leading 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.

Where You Will Work: Myakka River State Park North Gate entrance-off Clay Gully Road 13208 State Road 72 Sarasota, FL 34241

The Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida's oldest and largest parks consisting of over 37,000 acres. Boating, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hikers and bicyclists explore miles of trails and backroads. Myakka River State Park is located in mid-Sarasota County. This urban setting is located close to gulf beaches. Aside from the recreational opportunities, many cultural sites are within close distances.

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). Flexible Spending Accounts; And more! For a complete list of benefits, 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.

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: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us or HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov.

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. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511.