OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970240
About The Position
This is moderately independent work providing visitor services, resource management, maintenance, administration and protection of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This position reports to the Wildlife Care operation of the Park. VISITOR SERVICES – Explains facilities and services provided for public use; enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions. Maintain good public relations. MAINTENANCE – Constructs, cleans, maintains and repairs captive wildlife exhibits, park grounds, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Cares for captive wildlife. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the Park. Compile management data. ADMINISTRATION – Prepares forms and reports on captive wildlife as well as a wide range of subjects. Operates park radio and various office equipment including a computer, and maintain related logs. PROTECTION – Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure captive wildlife and visitor safety and adherence to Park rules; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Animal husbandry principles and techniques
- General maintenance and repair techniques
- ABILITY TO: Conduct routine inspections
- Identify, assess and investigate problems related to animal husbandry
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Prepare reports
- Understand and apply rules and regulations
- Maintain facilities and equipment
- Operate two-way radio
- Perform manual labor including lifting animals, supplies and materials
- Work independently and exercise good judgment
- Conduct interpretive programs on a daily basis
- Valid Driver’s License
- Working rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
Responsibilities
- Explains facilities and services provided for public use
- Meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions
- Constructs, cleans, maintains and repairs captive wildlife exhibits, park grounds, facilities and equipment
- Cares for captive wildlife
- Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the Park
- Prepares forms and reports on captive wildlife as well as a wide range of subjects
- Operates park radio and various office equipment including a computer, and maintain related logs
- Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure captive wildlife and visitor safety and adherence to Park rules
- Ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan
- Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate
Benefits
- 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).
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
