PARK RANGER

Overview

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Requisition No:868169

Working Title:

PARK RANGER -

Position Number:

Salary: $2,896.67 month/$34,760.00 annual

This position is in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Closing Date: 01/22/2026

Eden Gardens State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Ranger position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and maintenance skills, be able to work independently and can perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• 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.
• Visitor Services – Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment, and education; meet visitors, answers question, 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 and walks.
• Resource Management – Primarily works to accomplish annual exotic plant management goals through survey and removal of non-native plant species by chemical and/or mechanical means. Other resource management duties may include, but are not limited to, data collection and implementation of resource management objectives.
• Maintenance – Maintains Park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventative and corrective maintenance practices. Conduct 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 on a wide range of subjects. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs. Process cash funds and perform computer/cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts.
• Protection – Ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Interprets Park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor.
• Other – Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge of:

• Assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor
• Computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts
• Good public relations and ability to deal with people effectively

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Operating a cash register and reconciling receipts
• Interacting with all internal and external customers and the 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, irrigation system checks
• Basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers
• 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:

• Identify and investigate problems
• Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies
• Perform a variety of skilled trade functions
• Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Effectively work with others
• Open and close park gate and secure facilities
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Successfully complete ranger academy
• Successfully complete a background and fingerprint…