OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970915 Date: Aug 14, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . OPS PARK ATTENDANT State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection This position is located in Dunnellon, FL Position Overview and Responsibilities: Responsible for greeting visitors at the park entrance and providing information pertaining to the park and park activities involving tubing, canoe and kayaking, swimming and picnicking. Informing visitors of the park rules and providing directions. Collect fees for park entrance and annual passes. Operate a point-of-sale cash register; accurately collect, record and reconcile revenue collected. Maintain an organized workspace, answer phones and operate radio equipment. Complete and reconcile receipts and reports. Cleaning of the inside of the ranger station, including the staff restroom. VISITOR SERVICES/VISITOR EDUCATION: 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: Maintains cleanliness of grounds, parking areas, facilities and restrooms. Performs related work as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: KNOWLEDGE OF: Good public relations Basic arithmetic SKILL IN: Providing good customer service Be able to fill in short reports and timesheets Basic computer skills Interest in providing top-notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high-Quality visitor contact experiences ABILITY TO: Follow verbal and written instructions Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Stand for long periods of time Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Accurately prepare and reconcile reports Collect fees, operate cash registers, point-of-sale systems and credit card terminals Deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations Work rotating shifts, including holidays, and weekends Operate computers, using Microsoft Suite Minimum Qualifications: Valid Driver’s License 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in operating advanced point of sale system. Pay: $15.00 per hour This position is up to 29hrs a week and does not qualify for benefits. 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: Rainbow Springs State Park 19158 S.W. 81st Place Road Dunnellon, FL 34432 The history of Rainbow Springs dates back centuries to a time when native peoples regularly visited this lush spring. The modern era has seen the land shaped by both enterprising developers and the loving hands of local volunteers, and the draw of the beautifully serene park endures. When swimmers take their first dip in the sapphire-blue waters of Rainbow Springs, they become characters in a story that stretches back over 10,000 years, when humans first visited this place. Ornamental gardens, constructed waterfalls and sloping hills are visible reminders of the springs’ more recent past, when the land was home to a mining operation and a privately owned tourist attraction. 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 (https://www.corebridgefinancial.com/rs/opsfl/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan#accordion-e1292cd3b8-item-0be1bc4b3d) ). + 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: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov 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. Location: DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34432 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 Nearest Major Market:Ocala