Ops Park Attendant 1 at State of Florida

Requisition No:865197Agency: Environmental ProtectionWorking Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 1Position Number:Salary: $15 PER HOURPosting Closing Date: 11/30/2025OPS PARK ATTENDANT ()State of FloridaDepartment of Environmental ProtectionThis position is located in Fort Myers Beach FLPosition Overview and Responsibilities:Lovers Key State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS park attendant position providing visitor services protection and administration. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings weekends and holidays. This is a 24 hour per week position.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422 F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible or predominantly responsible for failure to comply.This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services Administration and Protection of Lovers Key State Park.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. Uses point of sale system.ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation vehicle usage purchase requests and accidents. 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. Orders sells and inventories resale merchandise. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.OTHER Performs other related duties as requiredRequired Knowledge Skills and Abilities:KNOWLEDGE OF: Floridas natural and cultural resourcesbasic arithmeticgood public relationsSKILL IN:communicating effectively verbally and in writingoperating a cash register/point of sale system and reconciling receiptsaccurately preparing reportsinteracting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional tactful and courteous mannerutilizing power tools including but not limited to chain saws and drillsutilize a computer including but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office SuiteABILITY TO: follow verbal and written instructions/directionswork independently with minimal supervisionestablish and maintain effective working relationshipsunderstand and apply rules directives policies laws and regulationswork rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidaysmaintain a valid drivers licensesuccessfully complete background & fingerprint checkproperly wear uniformcomply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictionsMinimum Qualifications: Valid Drivers LicensePosition 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 hourOur Organization and Mission:The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the states leading agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Floridas position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the states 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:Lovers Key State Park8700 Estero Blvd.Fort Myers Beach Fl 33931Lovers Key State Park consists of four barrier islands and adjacent aquatic areas covering approximately 1500 acres. With two and a half miles of beach front along the Gulf of America several miles of hiking and biking trails outstanding kayaking and canoeing areas and an abundance of wildlife watching opportunities This 1442-acre park features a variety of habitats: 2.5 miles of beach coastal strand maritime hammock estuary and mangroves. Lovers Key State Park consists of several picnic areas kayak Launch boat ramp Bayside Park 5 miles of hiking trails 5 miles of paddling trails and 2.5 miles of beach. A 3900 square foot Welcome and Discovery Center is open.Lovers Key State Park ranks among the most popular of all the Florida State Parks. The park is located on County road 865 between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach in Lee county.The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States 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 .*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours on 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 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: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 a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at . DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.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-). 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. Key Skills Customer Service,Hospital Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Hospitality Experience,Basic Math,Laundry,Cleaning Experience,Computer Literacy,Guest Services,Cash Handling,Commercial Cleaning Employment Type : Hourly Experience: years Vacancy: 1