PARK RANGER - 37020353

State of Florida • Fort Pierce, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Pierce Inlet is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Ranger position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management.  The applicant 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.  The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• basic math
• computers including Word and Excel software
• perform routine inspections
• identify and investigate problems, perform repairs or inform proper supervisor
• maintain facilities and equipment
• utilizing motor vehicles
• follow verbal and written instructions
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• prepare reports
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• perform physical labor utilizing power/electrical/gas tools and equipment such as chainsaws, mowers, tractors, electric saws, drills, etc.
• deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, professional and courteous manner
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• perform a variety of trade functions to include electrical, plumbing and carpentry
• develop and conduct interpretive programs
• lift 50 lbs. and assist in lifting up to 100 lbs.
• collect fees, operate cash register, account for receipts, complete related forms
• perform a variety of resource management tasks, including exotic removal both chemical and mechanical, prescribed burning
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• successfully complete ranger academy
• successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of Ranger Academy

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.  Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via tours, walks and campfire programs.
• Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes plant communities, controls burning techniques and maintains fire lanes.  Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans, recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.  Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control.  Implements water resources management plan.
• Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and all other necessary facilities.  Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
• Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc.  Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs.
• Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor.
• Performs related work 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