Ops Park Ranger

OPS PARK RANGER -

A challenging opportunity is available for self-motivated, hardworking team players to fill an on-resident OPS Resource Management Technician position to help St Sebastian River Preserve State Park restore their native ecosystems. This opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual with strong resource management, visitor services, protection, and maintenance experience to work in Brevard and Indian River.

This position requires a person motivated to learn all aspects of prescribed fire and attend training to assist in implementing the preserves annual burn plan. Works to accomplish annual invasive plant management goals through mechanical and/or chemical means. This includes direct efforts as well as ongoing training and surveying to meet the demands of a constantly evolving workplace. May include other resource management activities.

Communicates and coordinates treatments and surveys with park team. Stewardship responsibilities for all park operations as needed. Qualified applicants must be willing to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Medical benefits are available.

Works to accomplish annual invasive plant management goals by correctly identifying and removing non-native plants that are identified by the FISC as Category I and II and those identified by CISMA local Early Detection, through mechanical and/or chemical means. This includes direct efforts as well as ongoing training and surveying to meet the demands of a constantly evolving workplace. May include other resource management activities including restoration and prescribed burning.

Communicates and coordinates treatments with park team.

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment and assigned vehicles daily. Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and all other necessary facilities. Maintains neat and orderly appearance and cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Communicates equipment maintenance needs to management.

Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects equipment and maintains logs. Answers correspondence and maintains park files

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

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

Knowledge: Florida natural communities, including both native and non-native plants; land management techniques used to control invasive species; basic equipment operation and safety; natural systems management; prescribed fire.

Skills: Familiarity with tools and equipment used in natural resource survey (e.g. GPS devices, Avenza maps and other survey applications) and invasive plant control, including hand, power/ gas tools, herbicide sprayers, all-wheel drive equipment, and tractors. Operating heavy equipment within its operational limits; strong trailering experience and skills with equipment maintenance and repair; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to: perform assigned field work despite excessive heat, cold, biting insects, and other adverse environmental conditions while walking across uneven terrain; differentiate between native plant species and invasive plant species; operate 4x4 trucks and ATV/UTVs in variable terrain; work as a team or independently; follow verbal and written instructions; read and follow a map; deal with others in a positive manner and maintain good public relations;

work in remote and isolated locations independently: perform physical labor with minimal supervision; operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment.

• Valid Driver’s license
• Successful completion of background check

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