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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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
OPS Park Attendant – 37971048
This OPS Cabin Cleaning position is available working 25-28 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual to fill a Park Attendant position at Silver Springs State Park. Applicants must be familiar with basic cleaning techniques, basic household maintenance and willing to learn new skills. This position does not include health benefits or paid leave.
Contact: Nicky Aiken, Assistant Park Manager (352-286-8283)
Nicky.Aiken@FloridaDEP.gov
The Difference You Will Make:
Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida.
How You Will Grow:
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:
Silver Springs State Park
Located in the Central Florida city of Ocala, Silver Springs State Park is considered one of America’s largest and best loved springs. The park’s main spring is surrounded by serene gardens and historic structures reminiscent of the days when Silver Springs was a major destination for Northerners arriving by steamship!
Click on the link to preview the park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/silversprings
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).
- Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
For more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Pay:
$15.00 per hour
25-28 hours per week
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to: Cleaning rental cabins, landscape maintenance, minor repairs, visitor services, quality control, answering questions, standing or walking for long periods of time, lifting up to 40 pounds, working in inclement weather and emptying trash cans. Must maintain a valid Driver's License. The selected candidate will be required to work a very flexible schedule that will include holidays and weekends. Must be available to work on Sundays.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Applicants must be familiar with basic cleaning techniques; basic household maintenance; willing to learn new skills; Valid driver’s license.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be available to work on Sundays
- Successful completion of background/fingerprinting
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is a Position of Trust. Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment.
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:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us
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).
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.
