PARK RANGER

Requisition No:870295

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

PARK RANGER -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $2,896.67/monthly $34,760.00/annually

Posting Closing Date: 02/28/2026

Total Compensation Estimator
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Park Ranger )

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422. F.S. in 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 State Parks, State Historic Sites and State Preserves under the management of Santa Fe Basin GEO Park.

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 unit specific services as directed.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the parks. Participates in prescribed burning and related activities. Participates in vegetation and wildlife management plans; maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects. Participates in water resource management plans. Collects and records resource management data.

MAINTENANCE:
Constructs, cleans, maintains, and repairs park grounds, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment. Makes routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met.

ADMINISTRATION:
Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects. Answers telephone, operates park radio, various office equipment and maintain logs. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees, performs cash register transactions and reconciles receipts.

PROTECTION:
Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure visitor safety and adherence to park rules; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Arithmetic

Good public relations

SKILLED 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 which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting

Utilizing power tools, including but not limited to chain saws and drills

Basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, waterline repair

Basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers

Basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk repair and fence repairs

Utilize a computer including, but not limited to, software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of skilled trade functions

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Perform physical labor using assorted power/gas tools and equipment

Participate in prescribed burns

Accurately prepare reports

Collect fees and operate cash registers

Understand and apply rules and regulations

Identify and investigate problems

Valid Driver’s License

Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

Completion of Ranger Academy

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…