Requisition No : 830193

Agency : Environmental Protection

Working Title : OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37971445

Pay Plan : Temp

Position Number : 37971445

Salary : 15.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date : 06 / 12 / 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 :

OPS Park Attendant (379701481)

MIKE ROESS GOLD HEAD BRANCH STATE PARK

This is a largely independent position responsible for cleaning and maintaining the cabins at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park in between visitor stays.

This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining 16 rental cabins in accordance with Florida Park Service building standards.

This position will be needed for 29 hours a week and does not have health insurance.

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 S.R. 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
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.
• com) 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

$15.00 PER HOUR

Your Specific Responsibilities :

This is a largely independent position responsible for cleaning and maintaining the cabins at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park in between visitor stays.

This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining 16 rental cabins in accordance with Florida Park Service building standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

• basic building cleaning
• maintenance
• disinfection practices and standards

Skill in :

• facility cleaning
• use of cleaning products and tools
• basic building maintenance

Ability to :

• follow verbal and written instructions / directions
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• identify and correct maintenance and cleanliness deficiencies
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations
• work outdoors in high heat and humidity environments
• wear PPE as required
• work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications :

Valid driver’s license.

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 :

HR ER@FLDep.gov

Contact : Adam Dunham

adam.dunham@FloridaDEP.gov

352-258-0046

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Last updated : 2024-05-30