Ops Park Attendant

Requisition No: 870208

Working Title:

OPS PARK ATTENDANT -  Position Overview and Responsibilities

This position is centered on day‑to‑day park maintenance but has some rare opportunities to be exposed to other facets of the park including visitor education, resource management, visitor services, and other projects. Visitor Services work may include Ranger Station shifts to assist incoming day use and camping visitors.

The selected employee will be immersed in the day‑to‑day operations 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, and possibly Al Yellow Bluff Fort State Park and Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park.

These positions are seasonal, working 40 hours a week on a rotating schedule and do not have health insurance. This seasonal position is funded from March through mid‑September 2026.

• Basic arithmetic
• Microsoft Office programs and basic program troubleshooting

• Filling in short reports
• Communicating effectively with internal emails and timesheets
• Providing top‑notch visitor services through the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities and high‑quality visitor contact experiences
• Operating trucks, tractors, mowers, and utility vehicles
• Standard power and manual tools

• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Accurately prepare reports
• Collect fees, operate cash registers, point‑of‑sale systems and credit card terminals
• Provide answers to visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner
• Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations
• Multi‑task and prioritize meeting the needs of multiple visitors at any given time
• Stand for long periods of time
• Operate lawn mowers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment
• Drive a manual (stick shift) vehicle
• Perform cleaning and grounds keeping duties
• Apply maintenance trades
• Identify and investigate problems
• Maintain facilities and equipment

• Valid Driver’s License
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

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.

$15/hour

Funded from March through mid‑September 2026

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. 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.

Little Talbot Island State Park (Talbot Islands Administration)

Exploring Little Talbot Island’s undeveloped beach is a unique Florida experience. Little Talbot Island is one of a handful of undeveloped barrier islands remaining in Northeast Florida. Boasting more than 5 miles of pristine beaches and 3 miles of bike trails, Little Talbot offers untouched natural beauty and diverse ecosystems for visitors to explore.

There is, of course, the white sand and rolling surf typical of many high energy coasts. But there is also the eroding sun‑bleached roots and fallen trunks of cedar and palm that create a linear tapestry of natural sculptures.

• 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).

* Seasonal and…