PARK RANGER

Job Vacancy

Position:
Park Ranger (Reference ) – 2 positions available.

Location:

Melbourne Beach, Florida. Closing Date: 03.03.2026.

An opportunity is available for self‑motivated, hard‑working team players with strong resource management, visitor services, protection, and maintenance experience. The role is situated at Sebastian Inlet State Park, a full‑service park that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Visitor Services – Explains facilities and services for public use, meets visitors, answers questions, and provides information and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs via tours, walks, and campfire programs.
• Resource Management – Implements ecological burning and vegetation/wildfire management plans, maintains fire lanes, participates in site restoration projects (reforestation, erosion control), and implements water resource management plans.
• Maintenance – Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks, and other facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
• Administration – Prepares forms and reports on fees, receipts, visitor use, patrols, wildlife sightings, accidents, incidents, vehicle/boat/equipment operations, property records, purchase orders, and requisitions. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment, personal computer, and maintains logs and park files.
• Protection – Ensures park rules are enforced regarding natural, historical, and archaeological resources for visitor enjoyment. Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of good public relations, basic arithmetic, and prescribed wildfire concepts.
• Skill in operating vehicles; using hand tools, small engines, and power tools.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, communicate effectively in writing and orally, perform physical labor, operate radio equipment, conduct cash register transactions, handle visitor inquiries courteously, apply rules and policies, prepare reports, work independently with minimal supervision, work outdoors, lift 40 pounds, establish effective relationships, and use personal computers.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of Ranger Academy.
• Completion of background and fingerprint checks.

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422. Successful completion of background screening is required.

$2,896.67 monthly ($34,760.00 annually).

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, protecting air, water, and land. DEP’s vision is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.

Sebastian Inlet State Park, 9700 South A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951. The park is located on a barrier island and is known for its diverse plant and animal species and nutrient‑rich waters.

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• Annual and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental options.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions (details at ).
• Tuition waivers.
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool.
• And more.

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DEP is committed to recruiting veterans and individuals with disabilities. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the recruiter for guidance: ete.fl.us or . An individual with a disability is qualified if they satisfy the skills, experience, and other job‑related requirements for the position and can perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring accommodation must contact DEP Human Resources at (850) 245‑2511.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing under Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible candidates receive preference for Career Service vacancies. Veterans must attach supporting documentation with each submission. Documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.