PARK RANGER - 37002219

State of Florida • Alachua, FL

10d • $34,760 • Onsite

About The Position

This is moderately independent work providing visitor services, resource management, maintenance, administration and protection of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This position is assigned to the Wildlife Care operation of the Park.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Completion of Ranger Academy
• Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
• KNOWLEDGE OF: Animal husbandry principles and techniques General maintenance and repair techniques
• SKILLS IN: Communicating effectively verbally and in writing Accurately preparing reports Interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner Utilize a computer Wildlife husbandry techniques Wildlife capture and restraint
• ABILITY TO: Conduct routine inspections Identify, assess and investigate problems related to animal husbandry Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Prepares reports Understand and apply rules and regulations Maintain facilities and equipment Operates two-way radio Perform manual labor including lifting animals, supplies and materials Work independently and exercise good judgment Conduct interpretive programs on a daily basis

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. Prepares and/or provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and unit specific services as directed.
• Constructs, clean, maintains and repairs captive wildlife exhibits, park grounds, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment. Makes routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met.
• Cares for captive wildlife. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the Park. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans; recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects. Collects and records resource management data.
• Prepares forms and reports on captive wildlife as well as wide range of subjects. Answers telephone, operates park radio and various office equipment including a computer, and maintains related logs. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established Division procedures.
• Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure captive wildlife and visitor safety and adherence to Park rules; ensures adherence to Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate.
• 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;

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