OPS PARK RANGER - 37970646 1 1

State of Florida • Cambridge Township, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hiring an OPS Park Ranger at Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, Florida. This is a 16-hour-per-week position scheduled Saturdays and Sundays only, paying $15 per hour. The role supports visitor services, resource management, park maintenance, administration, and park protection. The ranger works independently, assists visitors, maintains and protects park resources and facilities, conducts routine patrols and inspections, and performs administrative and cash-handling tasks.

The position requires outdoor work in inclement weather and physical labor, including lifting 40 pounds and assisting with transporting items or supplies weighing 100 pounds or more. The employee must maintain a valid driver's license, complete background screening, wear the required uniform, and comply with grooming and body-art restrictions. The position is designated as a Position of Special Trust.

Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park is located at 11135 Gulfshore Drive N., Naples, FL 34108. The park features a popular beach and opportunities for swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and bird watching.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Florida’s natural and cultural resources and good public relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and prepare reports accurately.
• Ability to interact professionally, tactfully, and courteously with internal and external customers and the public.
• Ability to clean park facilities, including restrooms, and pick up trash.
• Ability to perform grounds and building maintenance, including mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting.
• Ability to use power tools, including chain saws and drills.
• Ability to perform basic plumbing, including repairing hose bibs and waterlines.
• Ability to perform basic electrical work, including replacing outlets and circuit breakers.
• Ability to perform basic carpentry, including boardwalk and fence repairs.
• Ability to use a computer, including Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and speak in public.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to conduct routine inspections and identify and investigate problems.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and perform physical labor; lift 40 pounds and assist with transporting items or supplies weighing 100 pounds or more.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to successfully complete background and fingerprint screening.
• Ability to wear the required uniform and comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Explain park facilities and services; answer visitor questions and provide accurate information and directions.
• Address visitor complaints while maintaining positive public relations.
• Observe, maintain, and protect the park’s natural, cultural, historic, and archaeological resources.
• Assist with species control using natural and chemical means and participate in resource management tasks, including prescribed fire activities and non-native plant removal that may involve herbicide application.
• Maintain park structures, facilities, equipment, and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
• Conduct inspections, maintain cleanliness, and clean restrooms and park areas as directed.
• Prepare forms and reports; answer telephones; operate park radios, computers, and office equipment.
• Collect fees, operate a cash register or point-of-sale system, reconcile receipts, and maintain the security of cash funds.
• Order, sell, and inventory resale merchandise.
• Conduct routine patrols and security checks and follow the Park Protection Plan.
• Open and secure park facilities as appropriate and interpret and enforce park rules.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance for eligible OPS employees, subject to eligibility requirements.
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan, a tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

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