Ops Park Attendant - 37971095

Requisition No: 881705 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37971095

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 37971095 

Salary:  $15/hr 

Posting Closing Date: 08/30/2026 

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OPS Park Attendant (37971095)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in High Springs, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual to fill an OPS Park Attendant position at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park. This position is centered on the day-to-day park operations. The successful candidate will be required to perform various duties including the following: cabin and facilities cleaning, park maintenance, grounds keeping, park protection, visitor services.

This is a part-time, temporary position working 29 hours per week. The selected candidate will be required to work rotating shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position does not include health benefits or paid leave. Opportunities will exist for additional training and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Maintenance trades

Resource management techniques

Providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-quality visitor contact experience

SKILLS IN:

Computer applications such as Microsoft Office

Computer usage to be able to fill in short reports and communicate effectively with internal emails and timesheets

Operating trucks, tractors, operating mowers, standard power, and manual tools

ABILITY TO:

Perform cleaning and grounds keeping duties

Perform routine inspections

Identify and investigate problems

Maintain facilities and equipment

Work rotating shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends

Communicate verbally and in writing

Perform physical labor and janitorial duties

Use power/electrical/gas tools and equipment

Deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient, and courteous manner

Maintain good public relations

Prepare and keep accurate reports

Follow verbal and written instructions

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Understand and apply directives, policies, laws, and regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Work rotating shifts including evenings, 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

29hrs per week

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:

Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

7450 NE 60th St

High Springs, FL 32643

The park contains a collection of natural springs, including a large second-magnitude spring that produces an average of 44 million gallons of water per day. This spring, known as Gilchrist Blue, has outstanding water clarity and discharges water through a shallow spring run about one-quarter mile to the Santa Fe River.

The most significant ecological habitats include the spring run stream and floodplain communities. The main spring run is renowned for a diversity of wildlife species, including turtles, fish and invertebrates. Redbreast and spotted sunfish, largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish can be observed in waters with unparalleled visibility.

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:

[email protected]

[email protected]

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.