PARK RANGER - 37001845

 Requisition No: 820724 

 

Agency: Environmental Protection

 

Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37001845

 

Position Number: 37001845 

 

Salary:  $2730.00 per month 

 

Posting Closing Date: 02/02/2024 

 

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PARK RANGER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection
OPEN COMPETITIVE

 

 

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:

Park Ranger (37001845)

 

T.H. STONE MEMORIAL ST. JOSEPH PENINSULA STATE PARK

Contact:

Jonathan Dillard - Assistant Park Manager

Office: 850-227-1327

Jonathan.M.Dillard@FloridaDEP.gov

 

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a park ranger 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 recational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visistors connect to the Real Florida.

 

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:

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

8899 Cape San Blas Road

Port St. Joe, FL 32456

 

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park features over 18 miles of beach & bay shorelines, multiple large beach day use areas, multiple nature trails, a 1,700 acre wilderness preserve, a brand new 46 site full hookup campground, a separate youth/group camping area, 14 primitive wilderness campsites along a 7 mile trail, 8 full service waterfront cabins, a very popular boat ramp & marina, waterfront concessionaire facilities, and high levels beach, day-use, and camping visitation.

The park is home to numerous important and protected cultural & archaeological sites, some of the largest remaining in-tact dune ecosystems in Florida, and is one of the most important state parks in the panhandle for imperiled species protection including Snowy Plovers and many shorebird species, the St. Andrews Beach Mouse, and is one of the oldest running index sea turtle nesting beaches in Florida. The St. Joseph Peninsula State Park team also manages the Constitution Convention Museum State Park in Port St. Joe.

 

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 $2730 month/ $32,760 annual

 

Your Specific 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 is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.

 

VISITOR SERVICES - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner.  Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.  Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via tours, walks, and interpretive programs and unit specific services as directed.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains, and protects the natural, cultural, historic, and archaeological resource of the park. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans; maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implement site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements water resources management plans. Collects and records resource management data.

MAINTENANCE – Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.

 

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle useage, purchase requests, and accidents. Answers telephones, operates park radio, computer, and various office equipment. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees, performs cash register transactions and reconciles receipts. Orders, sells, and inventories resale merchandise. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

PROTECTION – Performs routine patrols and security checks, ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. Responsible for security of cash fund.

 

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Florida’s Natural and Cultural Resources
• Basic Arithmetic
• Good Public Relations

 

SKILL IN:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Operating a cash register and reconciling receipts and accurately preparing reports
• Interacting with all internal and external customers/general public in a professional and courteous manner
• Grounds and building maintenance including but not limited to: Mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, painting
• Utilize power tools including but not limited to: chain saws, drills
• Basic Plumbing including but not limited to: Repairing hose bibs, waterline repair
• Basic Electrical work including but not limited to: Replacing outlets and circuit breakers
• Basic Carpentry including but not limited to: Boardwalk and fence repairs
• Utilize a Computer including but not limited to: Software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
   

ABILITY TO:

• Participate in resource management tasks including but not limited to: Prescribed Fire activities, non-native plant removal (which may include application of herbicide)
• Follow written and verbal instructions/directions; work independently with minimal supervision; maintain effective working relationships
• Speak in public: Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• Conduct routine inspections and identify and investigate problems
• Clean park facilities including but not limited to: cleaning restrooms and picking up trash
• Work outdoors in inclement weather
• Perform physical labor; lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Complete Ranger Academy
• Maintain a valid driver’s license; successfully complete background & fingerprint check
• Properly wear uniform; comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Florida Class E driver’s license or an out-of-state class equivalent driver’s license

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is a Position of Trust. 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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

 

 

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.