Requisition No: 796425

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970094

Position Number: 37970094

Salary: $15.00-$16.00 per hour based on experience

Posting Closing Date: 03/21/2023

OPS PARK ATTENDANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Anticipted Vacancy

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:

PARK ATTENDANT (37970094)

CRYSTAL RIVER PRESERVE STATE PARK

This position requires a self-motivated, independent individual capable of assisting in locating, identifying and evaluating cultural resources within our state park boundaries. This individual will work at Crystal River Preserve State Park, Crystal River Archeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. The selected candidate will need great focus and attention to detail. Duties may include, but are not limited to assisting with field research, helping with lab work documenting archeological items, record keeping, monitoring archeological sites. The selected candidate should be prepared to work outdoors in hot, humid conditions in uneven terrain and in isolated areas.

Contact: Barbara Roberts

Barbara.Roberts@FloridaDEP.gov

352-228-6028

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. SM

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:

Crystal River Preserve State Park

3266 N. Sailboat Avenue

Crystal River, FL 34428

Discover one of Florida's most productive and biologically diverse estuaries, where freshwater from stunning spring-fed rivers mixes with the saltwater of the Gulf of Mexico.

Crystal River Preserve is a true mosaic. Within its borders are more than 27,500 acres of scrub, pinewoods, hardwood forests, salt marshes and mangrove islands. Much of the property is still untouched, allowing visitors a glimpse of what this area of Florida looked like centuries ago.

The park is a year-round destination for hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and bird-watching. The preserve’s wetlands play an important role in refreshing Florida’s aquifer, making the area essential for Florida's wildlife and human communities.

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*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, 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.

Pay:

$15.00-$16.00 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Crystal River Preserve State Park in Citrus County is seeking to fill an important part time team member position which will be responsible for assisting with our cultural resources’ documentation and protection program. This position requires a self-motivated, independent individual capable of assisting in locating, identifying and evaluating cultural resources within our state park boundaries. This individual will work at Crystal River Preserve State Park, Crystal River Archeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. The selected candidate will need great focus and attention to detail. Duties may include, but are not limited to assisting with field research, helping with lab work documenting archeological items, record keeping, monitoring archeological sites. The selected candidate should be prepared to work outdoors in hot, humid conditions in uneven terrain and in isolated areas.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Computer use including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF files
• Basic knowledge of Florida plant communities and wildlife
• GPS
• Florida Master Site File

Skill in:

• use of computers
• data entry
• communicating effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to:

• interpret cultural resources
• lift 35 pounds
• use field guides and apps to identify flora and fauna
• use and operate kayaks, boats and an airboat
• communicate verbally and in writing
• follow verbal and written instructions
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• understand and follow rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• use a computer
• perform assigned field work despite excessive heat, cold, biting insects, and other adverse environmental conditions
• operate 4x4 trucks and ATV/UTVs in variable terrain
• use simple hand tools such as shovels
• work as a team or independently
• deal with others in a positive manner and maintain good public relations
• work in remote and isolated locations independently
• look at cultural sites in their context and keep records of change
• work holidays and weekends

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license.

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). 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.