SENIOR CLERK - 37000726

Date: Jun 28, 2024

Location:

BIG PINE KEY, FL, US, 33043

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Requisition No: 832079

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - 37000726

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000726

Salary: $32,760.00

Posting Closing Date: 07/12/2024

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SENIOR CLERK

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Our Organization and Mission:

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

SENIOR CLERK 37000726 (State owned RV site)

SUPERVISOR

Jimmy Chandler, Assistant Park Manager, 305-872-3897

Bahia Honda State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Senior Clerk position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. 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.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

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:

BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK

36850 Overseas Highway

Big Pine Key, Florida 33043

Along with its iconic Florida Keys scenery, sandy beaches, gin-clear waters and magnificent sunsets, the park is known for balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round.

Henry Flagler’s bold effort to build a railroad to Key West in the early 1900s turned the remote island of Bahia Honda Key into a tropical destination.

Along with its iconic Florida scenery — palm-lined beaches, gin-clear waters and magnificent sunsets — the park is known for balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round.

The park is an excellent place to observe wading birds and shorebirds and introduces nature lovers to the island’s plants and animals.

Kayaks and snorkeling gear can be rented, and boat trips to the reef for snorkeling excursions are available.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits ;

• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options ;

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

  For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

  Pay:

  Base salary $2,730.00 plus $105.73 Competitive Area Differential monthly/$32,760.00 annually

  Your Specific Responsibilities:

  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 position’s primary function is to provide excellent customer service as the first point of contact in the Florida State Parks.

  Responsible for greeting customers at the park entrance and providing information pertaining to the park and surrounding areas. Inform visitors of the park features as well as any current and upcoming park activities and events. Interpret rules, answer questions and provide interpretive/educational information to visitors. Collect fees for park entrance and annual permits.

  Coordinate, develop and assist in the operation of revenue generating activities. Operate point of sale system, accurately collect, record, and reconcile revenue collected using individual worksheet. Completes visitor attendance and inventories ticket supply. Responsible for completion of reports and implementing emergency program procedures. Answers telephone and distributes phone messages.

  Performs maintenance of the exterior and interior of the entrance station and park including washing windows, dusting furniture, cleaning floors, servicing restrooms and sweeping area.

  Performs related work as required.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  KNOWLEDGE OF:

• basic arithmetic

• computers including Word and Excel software

  ABILITY TO:

• handle money and make change

• prepare and maintain accurate reports

• communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• identify and investigate problems

• maintain facilities and equipment

• follow verbal and written instructions

• perform light physical labor

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

• deal with visitors in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner

• understand and apply rules, directives, policies and procedures

• operate office equipment, cash register, credit card machine and park radios

• stand for long periods of time while collecting fees

• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends

• maintain a valid driver license

  Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

• Valid driver license

  POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT :

  This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

  DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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:

  HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

  HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market:Key West