Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK RANGER – 37001877
Position Number: 37001877
Salary: $2166.67 monthly
Posting Closing Date: 01/22/2021
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARKS
JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANTICIPATED VACANCY-OPEN COMPETITIVE
BASE SALARY: $2,166.67 monthly/$26,000.04 annual
LOCATION: Honeymoon Island State Park
#1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin, FL 34698 (Pinellas County)
CONTACT: Jason Dorrier, Assistant Park Manager
Jason.Dorrier@floridadep.gov
(727) 241-6101
CLOSING DATE: 1/22/2021
ADVERTISING METHOD: X INTERNAL EMAIL X PEOPLE FIRST
An opportunity is anticipated for a self motivated, hard working individual to fulfill the position of Park Ranger at Honeymoon Island State Park. The incumbent should have experience in administration, resource management, visitor services, protection and maintenance.
Honeymoon Island consistently rates as one of the most visited state parks in Florida. The park welcomed approximately 1.5 million visitors last year. The park features over 4 miles of beach and over 3 miles of trails through a pine flatwoods forest. Flexibility and a high level of commitment are required for this position. Strong skills in visitor services and interpretation are a must. Professionalism, a positive attitude, and the ability to perform as part of a close-knit team are essential attributes for any applicant to this position.
VISITOR SERVICES: Explains facilities and services povided 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. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance, Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archeological communities of the park.Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans; maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control.. Implements water resources management plans. Collects and reports resource management data. Participates in all aspects of prescribed fire.
MAINTENANCE: Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventative and corrective maintenance practices, Conducts routine inspections to insure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
ADMINISTRATION: Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle usage, purchase requests and accidents. Answers telephone, uses park radio, computer and various office equipment. Conducts pruchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees, performs cash register/point of sale transactions and reconciles receipts. Orders. sells and inventories resale merchandise. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.
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 the security of cash fund.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Florida’s natural and cultural resources
Basic arithmetic
Public Relations
SKILL IN:
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner.
Operating a cash register/point of sale system and reconciling receipts.
Accurately preparing reports.
Performing basic plumbing, including, but not limited to repairing hose bibs, waterline repairs.
Performing basic electric, including, but not limited to replacing outlets and circuit breakers.
Performing basic carpentry, including, but not limited to boardwalk and fence repairs.
Using a computer, including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
ABILITY TO:
Perform grounds and building maintenance which includes, but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing and painting.
Clean park facilities which includes, but is not limited to cleaning restrooms and picking up trash.
Work outdoors in inclement weather.
Perform physical labor: lift 40 lbs. and assist in transporting items or other supplies of 100 pounds or more.
Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
Utilize power tools including, but not limited to chainsaws and drills.
Participate in resource management tasks including, but not limited to prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbacide.
Follow verbal/written instructions and directions.
Work independently with minimal supervision
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Speak in public.
Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations.
Investigate problems.
Conduct routine inspections and identify and investigate problems.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Properly wear state provided uniform.
Comply with male and female hair/grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Successfully complete background and fingerprint check.
Successfully complete Ranger Academy
Successfully complete first aid/CPR training within 6 months of hire.
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. 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.
Nearest Major Market: Tampa
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