OPS PARK Attendant - 37971210

Ops Park Attendant - 37971210

This position will be immersed in the day-to-day operations of the Talbot Islands State Parks, including Little Talbot Island State Park, Big Talbot Island State Park, Amelia Island State Park, George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park, Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, and possibly at Yellow Bluff Fort State Park and Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park. This position is seasonal, working 40 hours a week on a rotating schedule and does not have health insurance. This seasonal position is funded from January through mid-September 2026.

This position has some rare opportunities to be exposed to other facets of the park including visitor education, resource management, visitor services, and other projects. Visitor Services work may include Ranger Station shifts to assist incoming day use and camping visitors.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic arithmetic and Microsoft Office programs and basic program troubleshooting.

Skill in providing good customer service, filling in short reports, and communicating effectively with internal emails and timesheets.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, accurately prepare reports, collect fees, operate cash registers, point-of-sale systems and credit card terminals, provide answers to visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner, understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations, multi-task and prioritize meeting the needs of multiple visitors at any given time, stand for long periods of time, operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment as assigned, perform cleaning and grounds keeping duties, apply maintenance trades, identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment, work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends, and drive a manual (stick shift) vehicle.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Skill in performing prescribed burns and chainsaw training.

Pay: $15.00/hour, 40 hours/week, January through mid-September 2026.

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:

Little Talbot Island State Park (Talbot Islands Administration) 12157 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, FL 32226

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), and Flexible Spending Accounts; and more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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 and 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. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.