OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970122 1

Ops Park Attendant

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 include compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. This is moderately independent work providing visitor services, administration, and protection of Lovers Key State Park. Visitor services include explaining facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment, and education; meeting visitors, answering questions, providing information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Administration includes preparing forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle usage, purchase requests, and accidents. Other duties include operating park radio, computer, and various office equipment. The applicant must also conduct purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures, collect fees, perform cash register / point of sale transactions, and reconcile receipts. Orders, sells, and inventories resale merchandise. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of Florida's natural and cultural resources, basic arithmetic, and good public relations. Skills include communicating effectively verbally and in writing, operating a cash register / point of sale system, and accurately preparing reports. The applicant must also interact with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions / directions, work independently with minimal supervision, establish and maintain effective working relationships, understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations, work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, 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 include a valid driver's license. 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. The pay is $15 per hour. 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. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. The position is located at Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.

Lovers 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 1,442-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 3,900 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 include participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements), state of Florida 401(a) FICA alternative plan, and flexible spending accounts. For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its 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_ER@dep.state.fl.us. 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 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. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). 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.