Ops Park Ranger

Position: OPS PARK RANGER - 37971025
Requisition No: 868432

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

OPS PARK RANGER
- Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $20.00 hr

Posting Closing Date: 03/05/2026

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OPS PARK RANGER
- State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Job Vacancy

Open Competitive

This position is located in Haines City, FL

Closing date: 01.25.2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Ridge Environmental Education and Event Center are seeking self-motivated park service professionals to fill OPS Park Ranger. These roles support park operations by providing visitor services, protection, and administrative assistance while maintaining park facilities and resources.

Applicants must possess strong visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently, and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade and maintenance functions using assorted equipment and tools. Duties may include guest assistance, facility upkeep, minor repairs, monitoring park grounds, and supporting daily operations.

Applicants must be willing to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This is a 40-hour per week position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Conference Center plays a vital role in hosting events, retreats and training sessions at The Ridge. Team members support the planning, coordination and execution of events to ensure a high-quality experience for state employees, guests and clients. Responsibilities vary by assignment and may include event setup, food and beverage service, client communication and facility coordination.

VISITOR SERVICES - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park, assists with maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.

MAINTENANCE - Maintains Park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Cleans restrooms and park areas as directed.

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports. Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer and various office equipment. Collects fees, operates cash register/point of sale system and reconciles receipts. Orders, sells and inventories resale merchandise

PROTECTION - Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. Responsible for security of cash fund.

OTHER - Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Florida's natural and cultural resources

* good public relations

SKILL IN:

* communicating effectively verbally and in writing

* accurately preparing reports

* interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner

* clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms and picking up trash

* 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

* maintain gas powered lawn, farm, and marine equipment

* basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk and fence repairs

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

ABILITY TO:

* participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to, prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide

* follow verbal and written instructions/directions

* work independently with minimal supervision

* establish and maintain effective working relationships

* speak in public

* understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations

* conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems

* work outdoors in inclement weather

* perform physical labor

* lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more

* work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

* maintain a valid driver's license.

* successfully complete background and fingerprint check

* properly wear uniform.

* comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and…