OPS PARK RANGER - 37971286

State of Florida • Panama City Beach, FL

323d • $15

About The Position

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. We are looking for a self-motivated, detail oriented, hardworking individual to provide administrative support. This position supports the Park Manager, Assistant Park Manager, Administrative Assistant, and staff by ensuring proper and efficient office practices using clear written and verbal communication.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Florida’s natural and cultural resources.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Good public relations skills.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skill in operating a cash register and reconciling receipts.
• Ability to prepare reports accurately.
• Ability to interact with all internal and external customers and the public in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner.
• Ability to perform grounds and building maintenance including mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting.
• Ability to utilize power tools, including chain saws and drills.
• Basic plumbing skills including repairing hose bibs and waterline repair.
• Basic electrical work skills including replacing outlets and circuit breakers.
• Basic carpentry skills including boardwalk and fence repairs.
• Ability to utilize a computer including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in resource management tasks, including prescribed fire activities and non-native plant removal.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/directions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to speak in public.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations.
• Ability to conduct routine inspections, identify, and investigate problems.
• Ability to clean park facilities including restrooms and picking up trash.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Ability to perform physical labor.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to properly wear uniform.
• Ability to comply with grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.
• Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance.
• Observes, maintains, and protects the natural, cultural, historic, and archaeological resources 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 records resource management data.
• 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.
• Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle usage, purchase requests and accidents.
• Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer, and various office equipment.
• Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures.
• Collects fees, performs cash register transactions, and reconciles receipts.
• Orders, sells, and inventories resale merchandise.
• Answers correspondence and maintains park files.
• 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.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level