Ops Park Attendant

Requisition No: 868575 | Agency:
Environmental Protection |

Working Title:

OPS PARK ATTENDANT -  | Pay Plan:
Temp | Position Number:  | Salary: $15/hr | Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026

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This is moderately independent work providing visitor services, resource management, maintenance, administration and protection of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This position reports to the Wildlife Care operation of the Park.

• Visitor Services: Explains facilities and services provided for public use; enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions. Maintain good public relations.
• Maintenance: Constructs, cleans, maintains and repairs captive wildlife exhibits, park grounds, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment.
• Resource Management: Cares for captive wildlife. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the Park. Compile management data.
• Administration: Prepares forms and reports on captive wildlife as well as a wide range of subjects. Operates park radio and various office equipment including a computer, and maintain related logs.
• Protection: Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure captive wildlife and visitor safety and adherence to Park rules; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Animal husbandry principles and techniques
• General maintenance and repair techniques

Ability to:

• Conduct routine inspections
• Identify, assess and investigate problems related to animal husbandry
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Prepare reports
• Understand and apply rules and regulations
• Maintain facilities and equipment
• Operate two-way radio
• Perform manual labor including lifting animals, supplies and materials
• Work independently and exercise good judgment
• Conduct interpretive programs on a daily basis

• Valid Driver’s License
• Working rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

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.

$15/hour

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.

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa FL 34446

When Homosassa Springs was a popular train stop in the early 1900s, passengers could picnic and take a dip in the spring while train cars were being loaded up with cedar, crabs, fish and spring water. On a 1924 visit, Bruce Hoover of Chicago called it “the most beautiful river and springs in the world.” In this regard, Homosassa Springs hasn’t changed much.

A unique underwater structure, the Underwater Observatory allows visitors to "walk underwater" beneath the spring's surface to watch the various fish and manatees swim about. Gaze down into the depths of the first-magnitude spring and perhaps catch a glimpse of fish and manatees in their natural habitat. The park also features a variety of captive animals such as alligators, black bears, red wolf, Key deer, flamingos, whooping cranes and the oldest hippopotamus in captivity.

The native wildlife that reside in the park serve as ambassadors for their species, providing…