PARK RANGER

Park Ranger -

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

VISITOR SERVICES
- Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment, and education; meets visitors, answers questions, answers telephone, answers correspondence, provides information and directions. Collects fees, performs cash register transactions, and reconciles receipts. 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 park. Participates in vegetation and wildlife management plans; maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects. Participates in water resources 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. Operate park radio and various office equipment and maintains logs. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Maintain park files.

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE IN:
Florida's natural and cultural resources General methods and techniques used in the repair and/or maintenance of park facilities, equipment, and grounds Basic math computations Natural resource management techniques such as exotic species removal, prescribed fire, and plant community restoration

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 Using a variety of hand and power tools and equipment Maintenance of facilities and grounds The operation and use of various kinds of equipment including trucks and tractors Utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

ABILITY TO:
Conduct inspections and maintain park facilities, equipment and grounds Participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to, prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Identify and investigate problems Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Perform physical labor using assorted power/gas tools and equipment Accurately prepare reports Clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms and picking up trash Work outdoors in inclement weather Perform physical labor Lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more Collect fees and operate cash registers Understand and apply rules and regulations Provide visitor assistance services Conduct interpretive programs

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver's License Successfully complete Ranger Academy Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays 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/monthly $34,760.00/annually

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 efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Manatee Springs State Park 11650 NW 115th St Chiefland, FL 32626

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer…