Ops Staff Assistant

Requisition No:867424

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS STAFF ASSISTANT -

Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number:

Salary: $15/hr

Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2026

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OPS Staff Assistant ()

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Jacksonville FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated hard-working team player with strong resource management visitor services protection and maintenance experience seeking a challenging and rewarding position as a non-resident OPS Staff Assistant at one of Floridas most dynamic state selected employee will be immersed in the operation 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 Yellow Bluff Fort State Park and Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park.

This position will focus primarily the resource management and data collection for sea turtle patrol and shorebird monitoring including volunteer management and recruitment through community outreach and building and directing a strong team of local volunteers to assist with these programs.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE IN:

Floridas natural and cultural resources

Basic arithmetic

Good public relations

Methods of data collection

Work independently

SKILL IN:

Developing and distributing all forms of outreach materials including brochures flyers and guides using social media and direct contact

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare reports

Notify the public of rules and regulations

Prepare and keep accurate reports

Operating & maintaining equipment such as UTV 4x4 vehicles canoes and kayaks

ABILITY TO:

Understand and apply rules directives policies laws and regulations

Stand for long periods of time

Work rotating shifts including nights holidays and weekends

Work outdoors in inclement weather

Follow verbal and written instructions

Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

At least2years of verifiable related experiencein one of the physical or natural sciences.

Pay:

$15.00 per hour

40 hours a week

Seasonal February 1 September 30 2026

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the states lead 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:

Little Talbot Island State Parks

12157 Heckscher Dr

Jacksonville FL 32226

The Talbot Islands contain 6 barrier islands with miles of shoreline and the most pristine beaches in Northeast Florida; cultural resources with 5000 to 7000 years of continuous habitation representing all major periods of Florida history; an upland ecology with approximately 4300 acres of fire dependent communities; listed species including colonial shorebirds heron rookeries sea turtles and numerous listed plant wonderfully rich recreational areas provide opportunities in hiking and biking overnight camping fishing bird watching and many other activities that attract over 500000 visitors a year.

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.