OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970763

State of Florida • Fort White, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Park Attendant works at Ichetucknee Springs State Park in Fort White, Florida. The role provides visitor services and education, maintains park grounds and facilities, protects park resources, and helps ensure visitors comply with park rules. The attendant answers visitor questions, provides information and directions, and attempts to resolve complaints while maintaining good public relations. The position also involves keeping grounds, parking areas, facilities, and restrooms clean; enforcing rules related to natural, historical, and archaeological resources; and performing related work as required.

This seasonal position pays $15 per hour for up to 29 hours per week. Employees must work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and work outdoors in inclement weather. The position is designated as a Position of Special Trust and requires successful completion of a background screening.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of good public relations and basic arithmetic.
• Skill in providing good customer service and high-quality visitor services.
• Ability to fill in short reports and timesheets and prepare reports.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform physical labor and lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to operate radio equipment and computers using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to deal with visitor inquiries tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Successful completion of background screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Explain facilities and services available for public use, enjoyment, and education.
• Meet visitors, answer questions, and provide information and directions.
• Attempt to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.
• Maintain the cleanliness of grounds, parking areas, facilities, and restrooms.
• Ensure park rules are enforced regarding natural, historical, and archaeological facilities and resources and their use.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Eligible OPS employees may participate in state group insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan, a tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed