OPS PARK RANGER - 37915014

State of Florida • Islamorada, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Islamorada Area State Parks is seeking a self-motivated park service professional to join our team as a part-time OPS Park Ranger. This position will provide visitor services, maintenance, resource protection, administrative support, and resource management across Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, Windley Key Geological State Park, Indian Key Historical State Park, and San Pedro Archeological Preserve State Park. The applicant must possess strong visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently, and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using a range of equipment and tools. The applicant must be available to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with the option to work an additional weekday, for a maximum of 24 hours per week. Candidates should also be prepared for the higher cost of living in the Florida Keys.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Must have prior approval and pass DEP approved training course to snorkel
• Successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• Maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• May volunteer to snorkel.
• Participate in voluntary snorkeling activities that support the operational needs of the park.

Responsibilities

• Explains the 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 tours, walks and kayak tours, roving interpretation, and education programs.
• 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, recognizes plant communities, and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.
• 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.
• Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, UTVs, boats, motor vehicles up to 1 ton class hauling debris and boat trailers.
• Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc.
• Answers telephone and maintain logs.
• Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures.
• Collects fees, performs cash register transactions, and reconciles receipts.
• Answers correspondence and maintains park files.
• Performs routine park 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.
• May volunteer to snorkel.
• 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