OPS PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37970039

Requisition No: 877400 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK SERVICES SPECIALIST - 37970039

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970039 

Salary:  $15 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2026 

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OPS Park Services Specialist (37970039)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Closing Date: 06/19/2026

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

OPS Park Services Specialist (Event Coordinator) (37970039)

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

3540 Thomasville Rd.

Tallahassee, FL 32309

 

The OPS Park Services Specialist works with the Park Management and Citizen Support Organization (Friends of Maclay Gardens) to plan and coordinate special events, workshops and retreats.

 

The OPS Park Services Specialist coordinates the outsourcing of services for special events to include: the setup of stages, tents, sound and lighting, as well as other required services for events and programs and ensures all required paperwork is collected and submitted on time. Books weddings, pavilions and special permit activities and maintains the park’s master calendar.  Coordinate park-wide events which feature interpretive events, tours, media events and volunteer workdays.  Implement the park's communications plan which includes creating content for the park website, newsletters, social media, graphics, presentations, magazine articles, press releases, public service announcements, building relationships with reporters, conducting radio, TV and written interviews, and creating printed materials for diverse audiences.

 

This position works closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to organize volunteer recruitment and to monitor and define volunteer needs for park programs and events, assists in coordinating the docent program for the Maclay House and Visitor Center, works in the development and coordination of park information materials such as brochures and flyers. Works closely with the park’s Citizen Support Organization (Friends of Maclay Gardens) assisting with management and coordinating of special events.

 

This position may also work in the Ranger Station and Visitor Center greeting visitors, providing excellent customer service and providing information pertaining to the park and park activities, informing visitors of the park rules and providing directions, collecting fees for park entrance and annual passes, operating a point-of-sale cash register; accurately collecting, recording and reconciling revenue, maintaining an organized workspace, answering phones, operating radio equipment, and completing and reconciling receipts and reports.

 

This position ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources for the enjoyment of the visitor and performs other related duties as required.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• the Florida Park Service mission
• principals and techniques of effective verbal and written communications
• administrative principles and practices

 

Skills in:

• use of office equipment including personal computers and software including Windows, Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook e-mail and the internet
• handling money and balancing receipts
• preparing reports and spreadsheets

 

Ability to:

• plan and oversee all special event activities in the park, which include booking weddings, pavilion rentals, special programs and workshops
• supervise and lead personnel in the set up and tear down of events
• work with management to determine work priorities, assign work related to events and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• to prepare and maintain event schedules and reporting
• work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
• plan, coord