OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 37970820

State of Florida • Jacksonville, FL

4d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge in Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Knowledge in basic arithmetic
• Knowledge in good public relations
• Knowledge in methods of data collection
• Ability to work independently
• Skill in developing and distributing all forms of outreach materials including brochures, flyers and guides using social media and direct contact
• Skill to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare reports
• Skill to notify the public of rules and regulations
• Skill to 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
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform other duties as required
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Resource management
• Data collection for sea turtle patrol and shorebird monitoring
• Volunteer management and recruitment through community outreach
• Building and directing a strong team of local volunteers to assist with these programs

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees