PARK RANGER

Position: PARK RANGER - 37001997 1
Location: Crawfordville

Requisition No: 876849

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

PARK RANGER -  1

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $2,896.67 month/$34,760.00 annual

Posting Closing Date: 06/07/2026

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State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Crawfordville, FL

Previous Applicants Will Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered

Closing Date: 06/07/2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Parks is looking for a self-motivated, hard-working and well-organized individual, with strong resource management, visitor services, protection, administrative and maintenance experience to fill a unique "roving" Park Ranger. This position also supports park operations at the Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Parks which includes:
Econfina River State Park, Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park, Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park, Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park, San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park, St. Marks River Preserve State Park, and the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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.

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 programs.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, utilizes control burning techniques and maintains fire lanes. Participates in the execution of all facets of prescribed fire. 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 resources management plans.

MAINTENANCE - Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, picnic sites, boat ramps, 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, visitors use, visitor contacts, patrols wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat, and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs. Answer telephone reconciliation of receipts.

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

OTHER - Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Carpentry, electrical and mechanical repairs

* General maintenance of facilities and equipment

* Good public relations and ability to deal with people effectively

* Resource management techniques and ability to participate in all aspects of resource management

* Basic prescribed/wildfire concepts

SKILL IN:

* Using various hand tools

* Small engines

* Using power tools

* Operations of vehicles

ABILITY TO:

* Handle computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts

* Participate in all facets of resource management

* Communicate effectively verbally, and in writing

* Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

* Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations and policies

* Effectively work with others

* Effectively work well alone

* Identify and investigate problems

* Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services

* Handle administrative duties

Minimum Qualifications:

* Valid Driver's License

* Required to complete ranger academy

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

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.

Pay:

$2,896.67 month/$34,760.00 annual

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 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…