Dock Worker *Casual Labor*


Job Details

Salary: $13.50 Hourly

Location : Citrus County, FL

Job Type: Casual Labor 6 Months

Job Number: 24-03C

Department: Community Services

Division: Parks & Recreation

Opening Date: 04/05/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

**This is a CASUAL LABOR position and duration is no longer than 6 MONTHS **
This position provides assistance and ensure public safety at the local boat ramps, docks, piers and walkways.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. The number of hours per week will vary.

*Please note- Benefits and retirement are not included for Casual Labor positions.
Essential Functions

  • Provide excellent customer service with the ability to listen.
  • Assist boaters with launch fee process.
  • Work outside in all weather conditions.
  • Follow all County instruction and training to maintain public safety.
  • Hours per week vary.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience
  • Graduation from high school or GED.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
  • Ability to navigate apps, experience with smartphones.
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to work in extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid weather conditions.
  • Must have the ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Requires walking or standing most of the workday.
  • Involves lifting up to 10 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 20 pounds.
  • Requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, simple grasping, pushing and pulling.
  • The job requires normal field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, depth perception, and be able to work in adverse weather.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supplemental Information

Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, 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.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law"/ "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Effective October 1, 2016, the County implemented a nicotine free incentive program as part of the Citrus County Wellness Program to help reduce insurance costs. Employees who are nicotine free or who participate in the nicotine free incentive program will be eligible to receive an incentive in the form of a $50.00 per month reduction in the health insurance premiums.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $0.00 or $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums.

Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums.

Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Visit myFRS.com for more details.

Other Benefits:
  • Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays - no waiting period
  • Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
  • Sick Leave - accrues each pay period
Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,

01

I understand this is a Casual Labor position. The duration of the position is no longer than six (6) months. In addition, benefits and retirement are not offered for the position.
  • Yes, I understand the statements in the question above
  • No, I do not understand the statements in the question above


02

I am available to work a flexible/variable schedule covering various shifts including weekends and holidays.
  • Yes, I am available to work a flexible/variable schedule covering various shifts
  • No, I am not available to work a flexible/variable schedule covering various shifts


03

Which best describes the years of experience you have operating smartphones and navigating various apps?
  • No Experience
  • Less than One (1) year of experience
  • One (1) to Two (2) years
  • Two (2) to Three (3) years
  • Three (3) to Five (5) years
  • Five (5) years or more


04

Which best describes your COMFORT LEVEL with talking to the public in-person; answering questions, providing general information or giving instructions?
  • Very UNcomfortable
  • UNcomfortable
  • Comfortable
  • Very Comfortable


05

Please check EACH of the 5 BOXES BELOW to confirm these sections on YOUR APPLICATION ARE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. If the sections mentioned below are left blank, your application will NOT be considered. ALL 5 boxes must be checked to confirm the application is accurately, complete, and verified.
  • Education Section (must be completed)
  • Work History Section (Including CURRENT/MOST RECENT and the last 5 or more years of work experience).
  • STARTING and ENDING dates of ALL previous positions listed on this application
  • Current and Previous Employer information is provided in full
  • My application is complete and verified


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