OPS PARK Attendant - at State of Florida Chiefland, FL

OPS Park Attendant – Manatee Springs State Park

Location:

Chiefland, FL

Requisition No: 868394

Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026

Salary: $15/hr up to 29hrs per week

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a challenging and rewarding position as a non-resident OPS Park Attendant at one of Florida’s most dynamic state parks. The selected employee will be immersed in the operation of Manatee Springs State Park.

Responsible for greeting visitors at the park entrance, providing information about park activities (canoeing, kayaking, swimming, picnicking), informing visitors of park rules, collecting fees, and operating a point-of-sale cash register. Additionally, maintain an organized workspace, answer phones, operate radio equipment, and reconcile receipts and reports.

Explains facilities and services for public use, meets visitors, answers questions, and provides information and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.

Maintains cleanliness of grounds, parking areas, facilities, and restrooms. Cleans the interior of the ranger station, including the staff restroom.

• Basic arithmetic

• Providing good customer service
• Basic computer skills
• Operating power tools
• Ground maintenance

• Work outside in all types of weather conditions
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Accurately prepare and reconcile reports
• Collect fees, operate cash registers, point-of-sale systems and credit card terminals
• Deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner
• Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• Work weekends and holidays
• Multi-task and prioritize to meet the needs of multiple visitors at any given time

• Valid Driver’s License

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422. Successful completion of background screening will be required.

• $15/hr, up to 29hrs per week

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.

Manatee Springs State Park
11650 NW 115 Street
Chiefland, FL 32626

The park offers an abundant natural setting with 8.5 miles of nature trails and a connection to the 32-mile Nature Coast State Trail.

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax‑deferred retirement savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit .

Seasonal and part‑time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiters. 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 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.

All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.