Ops Park Attendant - 37970122 1 1 1

Position: OPS PARK ATTENDANT - 37970122 1 1 1
Requisition No: 880751

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

OPS PARK ATTENDANT -  1 1 1

Position Number:

Salary: $17 PER HOUR

Posting Closing Date: 08/16/2026

OPS PARK ATTENDANT )

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Fort Myers Beach, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Lovers Key State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS park attendant position, providing visitor services, protection, and administration. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

This is a 24 hour per week position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Lovers Key State Park.

VISITOR SERVICES - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed. Uses point of sale system.

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle usage, purchase requests and accidents. Answers telephone operates park radio, computer and various office equipment. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees, performs cash register transactions and reconciles receipts. Orders, sells and inventories resale merchandise. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

OTHER - Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Florida's natural and cultural resources

* basic arithmetic

* good public relations

SKILL IN:

* communicating effectively verbally and in writing

* operating a cash register/point of sale system, and reconciling receipts

* accurately preparing reports

* interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner

* utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills

* utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

ABILITY TO:

* follow verbal and written instructions/directions

* work independently with minimal supervision

* establish and maintain effective working relationships

* understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations

* work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

* maintain a valid drivers' license

* successfully complete background & fingerprint check

* properly wear uniform

* comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions

Minimum Qualifications:

* Valid Drivers' License

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

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

Pay:

$17 per hour

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's leading 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:

Lovers Key State Park

8700 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach, Fl 33931

Lovers Key State Park consists of four barrier islands and adjacent aquatic areas covering approximately 1500 acres. With two and a half miles of beach front along the Gulf of America, several miles of hiking and biking trails, outstanding kayaking and canoeing areas and an abundance of wildlife watching opportunities, This 1,442-acre park features a variety of habitats: 2.5 miles of beach, coastal strand, maritime hammock, estuary and mangroves.

Lovers Key State Park consists of several picnic areas, kayak Launch, boat ramp, Bayside Park, 5 miles of hiking trails, 5 miles of paddling…