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OPS PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37970762 1 1

Date: Jul 2, 2025

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Requisition No: 856105

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37970762 1 1

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970762

Salary: $19 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2025

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OPS PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST (37970762)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Terra Ceia, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Terra Ceia State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS Park Services Specialist position. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be willing to work independently and be willing to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The emphasis on this position is mechanical maintenance with experience in prescribed fire. The applicant must be willing to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a 40 hour a week position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans, maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Experience with prescribed fire.

MAINTENANCE - Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintenance of small engines, tractors and other equipment.

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects.

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

+ Florida’s natural and cultural resources

+ good public relations

SKILL IN:

+ communicating effectively verbally and in writing

+ accurately preparing reports

+ interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner

+ performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting

+ utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills

+ basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, waterline repair

+ basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers

+ maintain gas powered lawn, farm, and marine equipment

+ basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk and fence repairs

+ utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

ABILITY TO:

+ participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to, prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide

+ follow verbal and written instructions/directions

+ work independently with minimal supervision

+ establish and maintain effective working relationships

+ speak in public

+ understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations

+ conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems

+ work outdoors in inclement weather

+ participate in prescribed fire

+ perform physical labor

+ lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more

+ work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

+ maintain a valid driver's license.

+ properly wear uniform.

+ comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s license.

Pay:

$19 per hour

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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:

Terra Ceia Preserve State Park

130 Terra Ceia Road

Terra Ceia, Florida 34250

This park’s 2,000 acres encompass mangrove forests, freshwater and saltwater wetlands and upland communities. Much of the preserve is in various stages of habitat restoration which is intended to return agricultural land to its natural and ecologically diverse condition. The park is located south of I275 on Terra Ceia Road.

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 on 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.

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.

Location:

TERRA CEIA, FL, US, 34250 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34241 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34232 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34243 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34239 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34233 BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34240 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34211 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34236 ELLENTON, FL, US, 34222 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34231 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34203 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34237 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34212 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34285

Nearest Major Market:Sarasota

Nearest Secondary Market:Tampa