Job Description

Requisition No: 872468

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970731

Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 37970731

Salary: $15/hour 24hours/week

Posting Closing Date: 03/27/2026

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OPS Park Attendant (Seasonal – 37970731) State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection This position is located in Fanning Springs, FL
and Responsibilities: This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual to fill a Seasonal OPS Park Attendant position at Fanning Springs State Park. This is a largely independent position responsible for cleaning and maintaining five cabins in accordance with the Florida Park Service building standards. There will also be duties for the day-to-day park operations. The successful candidate will be required to perform various duties including the following: cabin and facilities cleaning, laundry, park maintenance, grounds keeping, park protection, visitor services, and ensuring compliance The position is part time seasonal, working 24hrs per week. The selected candidate will be required to work rotating shifts to include holidays and weekends. This position DOES NOT include health benefits or paid leave and is funded through October 1st, 2026.
Visitor Services – Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.
Maintenance – Responsible for janitorial cleaning and maintenance of all park facilities, including restrooms, rental cabins, playgrounds, campsites, pavilions, and grills.
Resource Management – Understand the importance of ecological burning for fire type plant communities; recognize communities and maintain optimum species control via natural and chemical means.
Administration – Prepare forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, daily receipt and sales reports. Answers the telephone, operate personal computer, operate radio equipment, and maintain logs. Operate a point-of-sale cash register, accurately collect, record and reconcile revenue collected. Maintain an organized work space.
Protection – Ensures park rules are enforces pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for enjoyment of the visitor.
Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic arithmetic
SKILLED IN: Providing good customer service Basic computer skills
ABILITY TO: Assist with the maintenance and repair of facilities, buildings, roads, and boardwalks Assist in maintaining park grounds Lift 40lbs Work outdoors Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Work well with others Develop and maintain files on research, monitoring and other activities
Minimum Qualifications: Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays 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.
Pay: $15/hour 24/hours a week Seasonal position funded until October 1st, 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: Fanning Springs State Park 18020 NW Highway 19 Fanning Springs, FL 32693
Located along the meandering Suwannee River, Fanning Springs is an inviting source of cool, clear, crisp water that has attracted people for thousands of years. Fanning Springs produces 65 million gallons of water daily, making it a second-magnitude spring. Historically, Fanning Spring was a first-magnitude springs as recently as the 1990s.
The springs offer the perfect 72-degree water to cool down on hot Florida days and an abundance of underwater wildlife to view. Musk turtles, bass, mullet, freshwater flounder, bowfin (and manatees during colder days) inhabit the springs and river.
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, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• And more!

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 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. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.