PARK RANGER

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This position is located in Key Largo, Florida

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.

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. Collects fees for admission to facilities and tours. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via guided tours, campfire programs and recreational skills programs. Operates a variety of office equipment including cash register, adding machine, credit card machine, computer, typewriter, etc.

Recognizes plant communities. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements water resources management plan. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans, recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via physical, natural and chemical means.

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 cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, ATV's, motor vehicles up to 2-ton class hauling debris, fill, etc., including attending appropriate training to securing valid driver’s license and certificates.

Maintains the physical ability to assist in transporting lumber, supplies, etc., equivalent to 50 pounds single and 100 pounds jointly. Maintain the underwater areas of the park.

Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs.

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

May volunteer to dive.

Performs related work as required.

• perform routine inspections
• identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment

• utilizing motor vehicles

• successfully complete and maintain current certifications/trainings in:
  Open Water SCUBA certification, First Aid, CPR, Emergency Oxygen Administration and Blood Borne Pathogen Training
• successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• successfully complete ranger academy
• follow verbal and written instructions
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• prepare reports
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• perform physical labor utilizing power/electrical/gas tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work
• deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• develop and conduct interpretive programs
• handle money and balance cash…