Requisition No: 870208
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970056
Pay Plan: Seasonal
Position Number: 37970056
Salary: $15/hour
Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2026
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OPS Park Attendant
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
THIS POSITION OPENING MAY FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS
This position is located in Jacksonville, FL
and Responsibilities:
This position is centered on day-to-day park maintenance but 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.
The selected employee 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 al Yellow Bluff Fort State Park and Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park.
These positions are seasonal, working 40 hours a week on a rotating schedule and does not have health insurance. This seasonal position is funded from March through mid-September 2026.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic arithmetic
Microsoft Office programs and basic program troubleshooting
SKILL IN:
Providing good customer service
Filling in short reports
Communicating effectively with internal emails and timesheets
Providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experiences
Operating trucks, tractors, mowers, and utility vehicles
Standard power and manual tools
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
Drive a manual (stick shift) vehicle
Perform cleaning and grounds keeping duties
Apply maintenance trades
Identify and investigate problems
Maintain facilities and equipment
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver’s License
Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
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/hour
Funded from March 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 Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Exploring Little Talbot Island’s undeveloped beach is a unique Florida experience. Little Talbot Island is one of a handful of undeveloped barrier islands remaining in Northeast Florida. Boasting more than 5 miles of pristine beaches and 3 miles of bike trails, Little Talbot offers untouched natural beauty and diverse ecosystems for visitors to explore.
There is, of course, the white sand and rolling surf typical of many high energy coasts. But there is also the eroding sun-bleached roots and fallen trunks of cedar and palm that create a linear tapestry of natural sculptures.
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:
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
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. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.
Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.
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