OPS PARK RANGER - 42903047
About The Position
Responsible for monitoring and coordinating the use of recreation areas by the public on Peace River State Forest. Collects and reconciles user fees and insures the enforcement of applicable rules and regulations. Provides information to the public, as required. Assists with the development of new recreation areas and facilities as needed. Performs site and facility maintenance, including landscaping, mowing, basic carpentry, and electrical and mechanical repairs. Performs equipment maintenance on vehicles, other machinery and forestry tools. Maintains the forest road system and harrows existing fire-lines. Assists foresters with other forest management activities, including stand description, prescribed burning, reforestation, insect and disease control, ecosystem restoration, and boundary line marking. Researches, performs and reports on specific projects related to resource management. Conducts any required wildlife habitat management work on the tract and controls exotic plant pests which may occur on the area. Insures that endangered and threatened species are protected on the property. Performs other duties as assigned in a timely manner.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or its equivalent
- Requires a valid driver license
- Occasional to moderate travel required.
- Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
Responsibilities
- monitoring and coordinating the use of recreation areas
- collecting user fees
- enforcing rules and regulations
- providing information to the public
- assisting with the development of new recreation areas and facilities
- performing site and facility maintenance
- performing equipment maintenance
- maintaining the forest road system
- assisting foresters with forest management activities
- researching and reporting on specific projects related to resource management
- conducting wildlife habitat management work
- controlling exotic plant pests
- ensuring endangered and threatened species are protected
- performing other duties as assigned
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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
