• Job Description

  Req#: 827134

  Requisition No: 827134

  Agency: Environmental Protection

  Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37002030

  Pay Plan: Career Service

  Position Number: 37002030

  Salary: $2730.00 per month

  Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2024

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  Park Ranger

  State of Florida

  Department of Environmental Protection

  OPEN COMPETITIVE

  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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

  The Work You Will Do:

  PARK RANGER (37002030)

  EDWARD BALL WAKULLA SPRINGS STATE PARK

  An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to fill the position of Park Ranger at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. Flexibility and a high level of commitment are required for this position. Professionalism and the ability to perform as part of a close-knit team are essential attributes for any applicant to this position.

  SUPERVISOR

  John Melton, Assistant Park Manager

  John.S.Melton@FloridaDEP.gov

  The Difference You Will Make:

  Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida.

  How You Will Grow:

  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:

  EDWARD BALL WAKULLA SPRINGS STATE PARK

  465 Wakulla Park Drive

  Crawfordville, Florida, 32327

  Home to one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs, the sapphire water of Wakulla Springs boasts manatees, alligators and a host of diverse wildlife that can be viewed from a riverboat or the diving platform. Visitors can also marvel at a 1930s Spanish style lodge with its period furniture, original elevator and colorful painted ceilings that depict wildlife and Old Florida scenes.

  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 contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • And more!

  For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

  Pay:

  $2,730 per month

  Your Specific Responsibilities:

  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 – Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via boat tours, guided walks, evening programs and other presentations. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Demonstrates a team work ethic and maintains good relations with park visitors and co-workers

  ADMINISTRATION – Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sighting and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat, and equipment operations, property records, p-cards, purchase orders and requisitions, etc. Answers telephone, operate radio equipment, personal computer and maintain logs. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

  MAINTENANCE – Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramp, docks, and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Maintains and repairs vehicles and equipment.

  RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Participates in all aspects of the park natural resource management program, including the application of prescribed fire and removal of exotic and nuisance plant and animal species. Participates in all aspects of cultural and historic resource preservation.

  PROTECTION – Works in a safe manner and uses proper PPE for all assigned tasks. Enforces park rules, regulations and other related guidelines in a courteous manner. Investigates and prepares forms and reports on safety and miscellaneous incidents. Prevents accidents and injuries by timely reporting and correction of hazards.

  OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Florida’s natural and cultural resources and natural resource management techniques
  • Cash register operation and reconciliation of receipts
  • General maintenance of facilities including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing and painting
  • Basic mechanical repairs including but not limited dot conduction oil changes and troubleshooting mechanical failure of vehicles and equipment
  • Basic plumbing repairs and installation
  • Basic carpentry including but not limited to fence and boardwalk repair
  • Basic electrical repair including but not limited to troubleshooting electrical systems and the installation and replacement of electrical devices and fixtures

  SKILL IN:

  • Using and maintaining various hand tools, power tools, equipment and operations of vehicles
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
  • Good customer service and conflict resolution
  • Enforcing rules, policies and procedures in a courteous and tactful manner
  • Operating a computer
  • The operation of watercraft in a variety of weather conditions

  ABILITY TO:

  • Participate in all aspects of natural resource management including but not limited to non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide
  • Develop and maintain good relations with customers, coworkers, and outside vendors
  • Accurately complete forms
  • Follow directions
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Understand an apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
  • Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services
  • Speak in public
  • Operate watercraft in a variety of weather conditions
  • Effectively work with others
  • Travel occasionally
  • Successfully complete and maintain current certification in first aid and CPR
  • Successfully complete ranger academy
  • Adhere to uniformed standards of personal appearance

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Valid driver license

  BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:

  This position is a Position of Trust. Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

  DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

  HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

  HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

  The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

  Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

  The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

  VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

• About the company

  Florida (/ˈflɒrɪdə/, Spanish pronunciation: ) is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States.

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