PARK RANGER

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. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via tours, walks and displays.

Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans, recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Assists in the maintenance of marine resources and navigational aids. Maintains historical structure using DHR guidelines.

Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, boardwalks, picnic sites, and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, tractors and motor vehicles.

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. Collects fees for park admission and retail sales, balances cash drawer and makes deposits.

Uses purchasing card and follows Department rules, policies and procedures.

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

Performs related work as required.

• Florida history

• perform house and grounds keeping duties and apply maintenance trades

• perform routine inspections
• identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment
• prepare and keep accurate reports

• operating cash registers and point of sale computer systems
• operating trucks, tractors, vehicles up to 2-ton level
• operating mowers, chainsaws, standard power and manual tools

• successfully complete ranger academy
• successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• communicate verbally and in writing
• deal with people and maintain good public relations
• enforce rules and regulations
• develop and conduct interpretive programs
• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• follow verbal and written instructions
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• handle money and balance cash receipts
• lift 40 pounds
• work outside in extreme conditions, including but not limited to, heat, cold, wind, rain, etc., as well as continuously work outdoors in conditions of extremely high humidity, heat, sunlight and exposure to insects, snakes, etc.
• participate in resource management activities, including but not limited to, reforestation, or non-native plant and/or animal removal

• Valid Driver’s License
• Successful completion of ranger academy