Requisition No: 876239
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS SECRETARY SPECIALIST - 37970668
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37970668
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 05/27/2026
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OPS SECRETARY SPECIALIST/ADMIN ASSISTANT
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in Panama City Beach, FL
Closing Date: 05/27/2026
and Responsibilities:
Camp Helen & Eden Gardens State Parks is looking for a self-motivated park service professional fill an OPS Part time Secretary Specialist position, providing visitor services and administration skills. The applicant must possess strong customer service skills, understand how to work Point of Sale and be able to work independently when required.
This position assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing all administrative activities involved in park operations. Performs fiscal, purchasing, and budget tracking duties for park.
Maintains computerized budget tracking system and reconciles with FLAIR. Provides related budget reports to park manager and district.
Assists Park Manager in the planning and administration of park contracts, use agreements and permits.
Processes requisitions, bids, and p-card transactions.
Performs and directs data entry required to maintain park records.
Maintains Park archival and resource files.
Performs or directs adjustments to cash register as needed.
Prepares and processes paperwork relating to personnel activities to include leave and attendance, selection and recruitment, employee relations, and travel.
Develop management reports and summaries for use in making management decisions and planning park activities, services, and resource management.
Monitors and audits park revenue procedures and related reports.
Assists in assuring park compliance with current division policies, procedures, and programs.
Oversees and assists in training staff in proper administrative procedures and practices.
Provides recommendations to park manager for processes and procedures which will promote efficiency and simplify park administrative functions.
Attends meetings and training sessions and represents the Park Manager at meetings with division representatives, other agencies and organizations.
Processes technical park correspondence, investigates subject matter and prepares replies.
Park maintains property records.
Performs other related duties as required.
In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is always expected to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as all
departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. Compliance with the
processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. are mandatory. Persistent failure tocomply 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
SKILLS IN:
ABILITY TO:
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Driver’s License
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
Pay:
$15 an hour
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:
Camp Helen State Park (office location)
23937 Panama City Beach Pkwy.
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Camp Helen State Park is located in Bay County and is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and by Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in Florida. This 180-acre park has a recreation area, trail system and prehistoric middens and mounds.
Eden Gardens State Park is in Walton County. The park consists of approximately 163 acres that was part of the Wesley homestead. Ornamental gardens sprinkle the grounds which primarily consist of camellias and azaleas. Picnic pavilions, restrooms, a 1-mile hiking trail, and one rental facility are also located at Eden Gardens. The Park is a very popular spot for weddings, Wesley house tours, picnicking, wildlife viewing and fishing. Resource management activities include invasive/exotic plant removal and cultural resource facility maintenance.
Click the attached link to learn more about these beautiful parks:
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/camp-helen-state-park
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
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.
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.
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