OPS PARK RANGER - 37971100

State of Florida • CHIPLEY, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

OPS Park Ranger (37971100) at Falling Waters State Park. This position provides visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service skills, be able to work independently, and perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic
• Knowledge of good public relations
• Skills in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Skills in operating a cash register and reconciling receipts
• Skills in accurately preparing reports
• Skills in interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner
• Skills in performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed trimming, pressure washing, and painting
• Skills in utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills
• Skills in basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, and waterline repair
• Skills in basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers
• Skills in basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk and fence repairs
• Skills in utilizing a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

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.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed