PARK RANGER - 37020413

State of Florida • Alachua, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Dudley Farm Historic State Park. This position may also be utilized at other park units for various duties.

VISITOR SERVICES – 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, walk and other programs and unit specific services as directed.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historical 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.

MAINTENANACE – Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.

ADMINISTRATION – 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. Answer correspondence and maintains park files.

PROTECTION – 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.

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Completion of Ranger Academy
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Take and pass CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of employment
• Knowledge of Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic
• Knowledge of good public relations
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Skill in operating a cash register and reconciling receipts
• 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 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, chainsaws 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 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 maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to speak in public
• Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• Ability to conduct routine inspections
• Ability to identify and investigate problems
• Ability to clean park facilities, including but not limited to cleaning restrooms and picking up trash
• 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 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
• Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services
• Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historical and archaeological resources of the park
• Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds
• Prepares forms and reports
• Performs routine patrols and security checks
• Interprets and enforces park rules

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
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

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