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Requisition No:859377
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS TOLL COLLECTOR - 1 1
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number:
Salary: $15 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2025
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OPS TOLL COLLECTOR ()
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in Sarasota FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Myakka River State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS toll collector position providing visitor services and administration. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills. This position is for Saturday Sunday and some holiday assignments up to 20 hours per week. The candidate must be able to work independently.
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 and Administration in Myakka River 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
ADMINISTRATION -.Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects. Answers telephone operates park radio computer and various office purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees performs cash register/point of sale transactions and reconciles receipts.
OTHER Performs other related duties as required
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Floridas 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
- 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
- speak in public
- understand and apply rules directives policies laws and regulations
- work Saturday Sunday and holidays as required up to 20 hour per week
- maintain a valid drivers license
- successfully complete background and 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:
$15 per hour
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the states leading agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Floridas position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the states 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:
Myakka River State Park
North Gate entrance-off Clay Gully Road
13208 State Road 72
Sarasota FL 34241
The Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Floridas oldest and largest parks consisting of over 37000 acres. Boating fishing canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hikers and bicyclists explore miles of trails and backroads. Myakka River State Park is located in mid-Sarasota County. This urban setting is located close to gulf beaches. Aside from the recreational opportunities many cultural sites are within close distances.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:
- 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;
- 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.
Special Notes:
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training experience and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
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 a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at . 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.
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-). 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.
Employment Type
Hourly
