PARK RANGER - 42005231 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)
About The Position
This is a skilled position responsible for statewide road construction, maintenance and improvements on state forests and other publicly owned lands managed by the Florida Forest Service. The incumbent will operate heavy equipment in the construction, improvement and maintenance of forest roads, culverts, bridges, streamside erosion control, road closures and permanent boundary and fire lines. They will also operate heavy equipment in carrying out various forest management practices and perform activities and operate equipment necessary to maintain road shoulders and to remove and dispose of roadside vegetation and brush that limits forest sign visibility and vehicle access to recreation areas and public right-of-ways. Additionally, the role involves coordinating and operating road tractors to transport heavy equipment, vehicles, federal excess property and construction materials throughout Florida and out-of-state. The position is also responsible for coordinating and performing routine preventive maintenance and minor mechanical repairs to the fleet of road and forest equipment assigned to the unit, assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of various state forest recreation areas, and monitoring, coordinating and responding to forest visitor inquiries for information, providing brochures and maps related to forest road conditions, legal access, recreation areas, campgrounds, silvicultural activities, etc. Assists as necessary in installation and maintenance of vehicle and visitor information signs and kiosks. Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Possession of a valid driver license.
- All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
- Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
- Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
- Incumbent is subject to pre-employment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations, Title 49, Part 382, CFR.
- Successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment and annual queries through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Nice To Haves
- Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Operating heavy equipment in the construction, improvement and maintenance of forest roads, culverts, bridges, streamside erosion control, road closures and permanent boundary and fire lines.
- Operating heavy equipment in carrying out various forest management practices.
- Performing activities and operating equipment necessary to maintain road shoulders and to remove and dispose of roadside vegetation and brush that limits forest sign visibility and vehicle access to recreation areas and public right-of-ways.
- Coordinating and operating road tractors to transport heavy equipment, vehicles, federal excess property and construction materials to destinations throughout Florida, as well as, destinations out-of-state.
- Coordinating and performing routine preventive maintenance and minor mechanical repairs to the fleet of road and forest equipment assigned to this unit.
- Assisting, as needed, with the maintenance and upkeep of various state forest recreation areas.
- Monitoring, coordinating and responding to forest visitor inquiries for information.
- Provides information, brochures and maps relating to forest road conditions, legal access, recreation areas, campgrounds, silvicultural activities, etc.
- Assists as necessary in installation and maintenance of vehicle and visitor information signs and kiosks.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Annual Uniform Allotment
- Annual Boot Allotment
- 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
