Ops Park Ranger

Requisition No:867220

Working Title: OPS PARK RANGER -

This position is located in Jensen Beach, Florida

Savannas Preserve State Park is looking for a self‑motivated park service professional to fill an OPS Park Ranger position. The applicant must possess good landscaping skills, exceptional visitor service, and a strong work ethic. The applicant will work with other members of the team, or independently.

No more than 29 hours per week. Schedule adjusts based on park closing hours and does include weekends. Must work holiday if on scheduled day.

This is a seasonal position and does not include benefits or insurance.

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 Savannas Preserve 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 presentations, walks and other 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 resources of the park. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans, maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements 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 usage, purchase requests and accidents. Answers telephone, 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.

Performs related work as required

• 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
  • accurately preparing reports
  • interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
  • performing grounds and building maintenance, including but not limited to, mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting
  • utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chainsaws and drills
  • basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs and water line repair
  • basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers
  • basic carpentry, including but not limited to, software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• ABILITY TO:
  • participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to, non-native plant…