PARK RANGER - 37000548 1

State of Florida • Fort White, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Knowledge of Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Knowledge of Basic arithmetic
• Knowledge of Good public relations
• Skills in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Skills in Operating a cash register and reconciling receipts
• Skills in Accurately preparing reports
• Skills in Interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Skills in Performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting
• Skills in Utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills
• Skills in Basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, waterline repair
• Skills in Basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers
• Skills in Basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk repair and fence repairs
• Skills in Utilize 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; understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• Ability to Conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems
• Ability to Clean park facilities
• 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
• Valid Driver’s License
• Completion of Ranger Academy

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.
• Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.
• 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, maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.
• Implement site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control.
• Implement water resources management plans.
• Collects and records resource management data.
• Maintain Park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met.
• Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
• 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 transaction and reconciles receipts.
• Orders, sell and inventories resale merchandise.
• Answers correspondence and maintains park files.
• Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan.
• Open 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 funds.
• Performs other related duties 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
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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