OPS PARK RANGER - 37970874

State of Florida • Haines City, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ridge Environmental Education and Event Center are seeking self-motivated park service professionals to fill OPS Park Ranger. These roles support park operations by providing visitor services, protection, and administrative assistance while maintaining park facilities and resources. Applicants must possess strong visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently, and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade and maintenance functions using assorted equipment and tools. Duties may include guest assistance, facility upkeep, minor repairs, monitoring park grounds, and supporting daily operations. Applicants must be willing to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This position will be 40-hours-per-week.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• Knowledge of Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Knowledge of good public relations
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Skill in accurately preparing reports
• Skill in interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Skill in cleaning park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms and picking up trash
• Skill in performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting
• Skill in utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills
• Skill in basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, waterline repair
• Skill in basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers
• Skill in maintaining gas powered lawn, farm, and marine equipment
• Skill in basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk and fence repairs
• Skill in utilizing a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to, prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and 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 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 maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to properly wear uniform.
• Ability to comply with male and female hair 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.
• Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park, assists with maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.
• 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. Cleans restrooms and park areas as directed.
• Prepares forms and reports. Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer and various office equipment. Collects fees, operates cash register/point of sale system and reconciles receipts. Orders, sells and inventories resale merchandise.
• 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 other related duties 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed