OPS PARK RANGER - 37970218

State of Florida • HOBE SOUND, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Jonathan Dickinson State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS (Other Personnel Services) part time Park Ranger position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. Applicants must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. Duties may include, but are not limited to, guest assistance, facility and grounds upkeep and maintenance, minor repairs, and supporting daily operations. Applicants must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a part-time position, 29 hours per week or less.

Requirements

• Valid driver license
• Successful completion of background and fingerprint check
• basic arithmetic
• good customer service and relations
• communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• operating a POS system and cash register; reconciling receipts
• accurately preparing reports
• interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• performing grounds and building maintenance, including but not limited to, mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting
• utilizing power tools, including but not limited to chainsaws and drills
• utilizing a computer and operating basic software applications
• follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• work independently with minimal supervision
• establish and maintain effective working relationships
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• conduct routine inspections
• identify and investigate problems
• clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms and picking up trash
• work outdoors in inclement weather
• perform physical labor
• lift 50 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more
• participate in prescribed burns upon completion of work capacity analysis
• work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• maintain a valid driver's license
• properly wear uniform
• 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.
• 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; maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.
• Cleans and maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective practices; conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met; operates and maintains a variety of equipment including chainsaws, landscaping equipment, lawn mowers, ATVs and motor vehicles. Cleans restrooms and park areas as directed.
• Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including but not limited to fees, daily receipt and sales reports. Answers telephone, operates computer and radio equipment, maintains logs; operates a point-of-sale cash register, accurately collect, record and reconcile revenue and receipts.
• 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