OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 37970820

Requisition No: 867424 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS STAFF ASSISTANT - 37970820

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 37970820 

Salary:  $15/hr 

Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2026 

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OPS Staff Assistant (37970820)

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 Florida's most dynamic state parks. The 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:

Florida’s 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 Driver’s License 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2 years of verifiable related experience in 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 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.

 

 

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 5,000 to 7,000 years of continuous habitation representing all major periods of Florida history; an upland ecology with approxim