Park Ranger - 37020353

State of Florida • Fort Pierce, FL

16h • $34,760 • 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. Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

VISITOR SERVICES - 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.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - 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.

MAINTENANCE - 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.

ADMINISTRATION - 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.

PROTECTION - 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Explains facilities and services provided for public use
• Meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions
• Resolves 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
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool

What This Job Offers

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