PARK RANGER - 37000556

State of Florida • North Miami Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PARK RANGER - 37000556 (non-resident)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in North Miami, Florida

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

VISITOR SERVICES
Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via tours, walks and campfire programs. Takes reservations for pavilions, cabins and youth camp.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes plant communities, and maintains fire lanes. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans, recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements water resources management plan.

MAINTENANCE
Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, ATVs, motor vehicles up to 2-ton class hauling debris, fill, etc.

ADMINISTRATION
Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs. Performs administrative tasks via computer.

PROTECTION
Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor.

Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO perform routine inspections
• identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment
• SKILL IN utilizing motor vehicles
• ABILITY TO successfully complete ranger academy
• successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• follow verbal and written instructions
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• prepare reports
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• perform physical labor utilizing power/electrical/gas tools and equipment
• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• operate computers
• Valid driver’s license
• Successfully complete ranger academy

Responsibilities

• Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education
• Meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions
• Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations
• Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via tours, walks and campfire programs
• Takes reservations for pavilions, cabins and youth camp
• Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities
• Recognizes plant communities, and maintains fire lanes
• Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans
• Recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means
• Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control
• Implements water resources management plan
• Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and all other necessary facilities
• Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities
• Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, ATVs, motor vehicles up to 2-ton class hauling debris, fill, etc
• Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc
• Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs
• Performs administrative tasks via computer
• Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor
• Performs related work as required

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees