OPS PARK RANGER - 37971034

State of Florida • Four Corners, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Park Ranger position is located at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Florida. The role provides visitor services, maintenance, resource management, interpretive services, administration, and park protection. The position is 40 hours per week and pays $15 per hour, paid biweekly.

The ranger assists with upkeep of park grounds and facilities, including litter and trash removal, cleaning offices and restrooms, and maintaining or repairing buildings, fences, trails, roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, picnic areas, and other facilities. The role may involve operating equipment such as chainsaws, lawn mowers, and other small-engine equipment. The ranger also performs exotic plant removal under park staff supervision and may participate in prescribed fire.

The position includes working in the ranger station, checking in campers, answering phones and visitor questions, explaining public facilities and services, and providing information and directions. The ranger attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations, and prepares timely timesheets, vehicle logs, and maintenance logs.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a background/fingerprint check.
• Ability to assist with maintenance and repair of facilities, buildings, roads, and boardwalks.
• Ability to assist in maintaining park grounds.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge and skill in computer use and applications.

Nice To Haves

• No separate preferred qualifications are specified; the posting lists the knowledge, skills, and abilities above under “Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.”

Responsibilities

• Pick up ground litter and empty trash cans.
• Clean offices and restrooms.
• Maintain and repair small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, picnic sites, and other necessary facilities.
• Operate equipment such as chainsaws, lawn mowers, and other small-engine equipment as needed.
• Remove exotic plants under the supervision of park staff.
• May participate in prescribed fire.
• Check in campers and answer phones in the ranger station.
• Explain facilities and services available for public use, enjoyment, and education.
• Meet visitors, answer questions, and provide information and directions.
• Attempt to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.
• Prepare timesheets, vehicle logs, and maintenance logs in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Eligible OPS employees may participate in state group insurance, subject to 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed