• Ops Staff Assistant

    MyFlorida (Jacksonville, FL)


    OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 37970820

    Date: Dec 29, 2025

     

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    Requisition No: 867424

     

    Agency: Environmental Protection

     

    Working Title: OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 37970820

     

    Pay Plan: Seasonal

     

    Position Number: 37970820

     

    Salary: $15/hr

     

    Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2026

     

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    OPS Staff Assistant (37970820)

     

    State of Florida

     

    Department of Environmental Protection

     

    This position is located in Jacksonville, FL

    Position Overview and Responsibilities:

    This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working team player with strong resource management, visitor services, protection and maintenance experience seeking a challenging and rewarding position as a non-resident OPS Staff Assistant at one of Florida's most dynamic state parks. The selected employee will be immersed in the operation of the Talbot Islands State Parks, including: Little Talbot Island State Park, Big Talbot Island State Park, Amelia Island State Park, George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park, Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, Yellow Bluff Fort State Park and Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park.

     

    This position will focus primarily the resource management and data collection for sea turtle patrol and shorebird monitoring, including volunteer management and recruitment through community outreach and building and directing a strong team of local volunteers to assist with these programs.

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    KNOWLEDGE IN:

    Florida’s natural and cultural resources

     

    Basic arithmetic

     

    Good public relations

     

    Methods of data collection

     

    Work independently

    SKILL IN:

    Developing and distributing all forms of outreach materials including brochures, flyers and guides using social media and direct contact

     

    Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare reports

     

    Notify the public of rules and regulations

     

    Prepare and keep accurate reports

     

    Operating & maintaining equipment such as UTV, 4x4 vehicles, canoes and kayaks

    ABILITY TO:

    Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations

     

    Stand for long periods of time

     

    Work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends

     

    Work outdoors in inclement weather

     

    Follow verbal and written instructions

     

    Performs other duties as required

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Valid Driver’s License

    Preferred Qualifications:

    At least 2 years of verifiable related experience in one of the physical or natural sciences.

    Pay:

    $15.00 per hour

     

    40 hours a week

     

    Seasonal, February 1 – September 30, 2026

    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:

    Little Talbot Island State Parks

     

    12157 Heckscher Dr

     

    Jacksonville, FL 32226

     

    The Talbot Islands contain 6 barrier islands with miles of shoreline and the most pristine beaches in Northeast Florida; cultural resources with 5,000 to 7,000 years of continuous habitation representing all major periods of Florida history; an upland ecology with approximately 4,300 acres of fire dependent communities; listed species including colonial shorebirds, heron rookeries, sea turtles, and numerous listed plant species. These wonderfully rich recreational areas provide opportunities in hiking and biking, overnight camping, fishing, bird watching, and many other activities that attract over 500,000 visitors a year.

    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:

     

    [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:

    JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32226

    Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville