Park ranger

Requisition No : 832316

Agency : Environmental Protection

Pay Plan : Seasonal

Position Number : 37970697

Salary : $15.00 hr

Posting Closing Date : 07 / 16 / 2024

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OPS PARK RANGER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Closing date : 07.16.2024

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 :

OPS Park Ranger (37970697)

De Leon Springs State Park is looking for 2 self-motivated park service professionals 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. Flexible weekly scheduled hours per week.

Supervisor : Kelli Akers, APM; (386)804-4005

Kelli.J.Akers@FloridaDEP.gov

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 :

DeLeon Springs State Park

601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd

DeLeon Springs, FL 32130

De Leon Springs State Park is a magical place nestled in the town of De Leon Springs, Florida. Not only is the park known for its refreshing 72-degree spring, but it is also home to the iconic Sugar Mill Restaurant, where visitors come from all over to enjoy making their own pancakes.

Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park : https : / / www.floridastateparks.org / parks-and-trails / de-leon-springs-state-park

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes :

Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to : https : / / www.

mybenefits.myflorida.com / health / eligibility and enrollment / ops employees

• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.
• com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Pay :

$15.00 per hour-paid bi-weekly

Your Specific Responsibilities :

VISITOR SERVICES -Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions.

Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via tours, walks, and campfire program.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, control burning techniques and maintain fire lanes.

Implements vegetation and wildfire management plans; recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.

Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements water resource management plans.

MAINTENANCE - Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramp, docks, and all other necessary facilities.

Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sighting and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat, and equipment operations, property records, p-cards, purchase orders and requisitions, etc.

Answers telephone, operate radio equipment, personal computer and maintain logs. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

PROTECTION - Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for enjoyment of the visitor.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of : good public relations; basic arithmetic; basic prescribed / wildfire concepts. Skill in : operation of vehicles;
• using various hand tools, small engines, and power tools. Ability to : follow verbal and written instructions / directions;
• communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; perform physical labor; operate radio equipment; perform cash register transactions;
• deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner; understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations;
• prepare reports; work independently with minimum supervision; participate in all aspects of resource management; work outdoors;
• lift 40 pounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends;

operate personal computers.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of background / fingerprinting check

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.

Last updated : 2024-07-02

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