OPS PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 42903059

Requisition No: 863050 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 42903059

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42903059 

Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2025 

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OPS PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --
THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

CONTACT:

Karen Mathis (386) 243-6223

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in forestry or a related field; or

A one (1) year certificate in Forestry with coursework in both Dendrology and Natural Resource Sampling; or

An associate’s degree in Forestry or related field with coursework in both Dendrology and Natural Resource Sampling.

Requires a valid driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a full-time OPS Park Services Specialist position on the Twin Rivers State Forest in Big Shoals State Forest in Live Oak, FL.

Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of one or more recreation areas. Responsibilities include mowing recreation sites, garbage pickup, making repairs to signs and fences, repairing vandalism, policing for litter, tree maintenance, etc.

Responsible for one or more recreation areas fixed facilities such as pavilions, campsites, boat ramps, etc. Duties include overseeing the persons who use the area, providing the public with information, enforcing recreation area rules and regulations, and providing for the general safety of all individuals using the area.

Responsible for assisting with the operations of Big Shoals and Twin Rivers State Forest.

Performs operator maintenance on all equipment used in recreation areas such as mowers, tractors, vehicles, chainsaws, trimmers, etc.

Examples of Work Performed

Mowing campsites and parking areas.

Cleaning and maintaining campsites and recreation areas.

Maintaining and restocking brochures in all state forest kiosks.

Inventories State Forest signage infrastructure (tables, fire pits, trash bins, etc.,)

Checks road conditions and informs supervisor of hazards.

Assists in prescribed fire on State Forest lands as needed.

Assists supervisor and forester with other forest management activities.

Assists Agricultural Technician II with invasive species management activities.

Performs other related work as required.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.

• • • Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
    • Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit
    • State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com)and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
    • Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.