OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970122 1 1 1 1 1

Requisition No: 885349

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970122 1 1 1 1 1

Position Number: 37970122

Salary: $17 PER HOUR

Posting Closing Date: 10/18/2026

OPS PARK ATTENDANT (37970122)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Fort Myers Beach, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

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:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply 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.

This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Lovers Key State Park.

VISITOR SERVICES - Operates Ranger Station and explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment, and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Participates in invasive plant management, sea turtle nest monitoring and shorebird nest monitoring.

MAINTENANCE - Maintain park structures, facilities, equipment, and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conduct routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle usage, purchase requests and accidents. Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer, and various office equipment. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees, performs cash register transactions, and reconciles receipts. Orders, sells, and inventories resale merchandise. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

PROTECTION - Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. Responsible for security of cash fund.

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• basic arithmetic
• good public relations

SKILL IN:

• communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• operating a cash register/point of sale system, and reconciling receipts
• accurately preparing reports
• interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills
• basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, waterline repair.
• basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers.
• basic carpentry, including but not limited to boardwalk and fence repairs.
• utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

ABILITY TO:

• participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide.
• follow verbal and written instructions/directions.
• work independently with minimal supervision.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• speak in public.
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations.
• conduct routine inspections, identify, and investigate problems.
• clean park facilities, including but not limited to cleaning restrooms and picking up trash.
• work outdoors in inclement weather.
• perform physical labor.
• lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more.
• work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• maintain a valid driver's license.
• properly wear uniform.
• comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions.
• work 24 hours per week.
• successfully complete background and fingerprint check

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Drivers’ License

Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. You may be contacted to participate in an additional selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

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:

$17 per hour

Our Organization and Mission:

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. 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:

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:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

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

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours on 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 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:

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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 View phone number on aiapply.co. 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 View phone number on aiapply.co). 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.