OPS PARK ATTENDANT in Florida from State of Florida, US

Requisition No: 234581

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT – 37978010

Position Number: 37978010

Salary: $9.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2020

DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARKS

OPS JOB VACANCY

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CLASS TITLE:

OPS PARK ATTENDANT

POSITION NUMBER:

37978010

BASE SALARY:

$9.00 per hour

LOCATION:

Nature Coast State Trail

17441 NW Old Fanning Road

Fanning Springs, Florida 32693

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Kirk Marhefka, Park Services Specialist

(352) 535-5181

CLOSING DATE:

Monday, September 28, 2020

ADVERTISING METHOD: XX INTERNAL EMAIL XX PEOPLEFIRST SYSTEM

This is a Year-Round, up to 29 hours per week, OPS Position

There are no Health or Vacation Benefits

Rate of Pay: $9.00/hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

There is an opportunity for self-motivated, hardworking individuals to provide visitor services, maintenance, resource management, interpretation, administration, and park protection to fill a non-resident OPS Park Attendant positions at the Nature Coast State Trail.

If you are a hard worker and wish to be part of our Florida Park Service team, work in a highly supportive, creative and fun environment, are anxious to take on new responsibilities with extensive personal development opportunities, where each day is rewarding and diverse, apply for this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 trail facilities, including restrooms, kiosks, pavilions, and grills. Conducts ongoing safety inspections as part of work assignments. Maintains shop readiness for quick efficient repairs

Resource Management – Understand importance of exotic vegetation removal of non-native 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 safety logs, vehicle logs, answer the telephone, operate personal computer. Maintain an organized work space.

Protection – Ensures trail and park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for enjoyment of the visitor.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Ability to: work holidays and weekends; assist with the maintenance and repair of facilities, fences, trails, roads; assist in maintaining an extensive trail network and park grounds; operating mowers, tractors, chainsaws, pole saws, blowers, weed eaters, standard power and manual tools; trailering equipment; lift 40 pounds; work outdoors; work a rotating schedule; communicate effectively both orally, in writing; work well with others; develop and maintain files on research, monitoring and other activities; maintain a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and skill in: computer use and application as it relates to the collection and storage of scientific data.

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.