PARK RANGER - 37020401

State of Florida • Panama City Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Camp Helen State Park 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 maintenance skills, be able to work independently and can 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

• Assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor
• Computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts
• Good public relations and ability to deal with people effectively
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Operating a cash register and reconciling receipts
• Accurately preparing reports
• Interacting with all internal and external customers and the public in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner
• Performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed trimming, pressure washing, and painting
• Utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills
• Basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, waterline repair, irrigation system checks
• Basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers
• Basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk and fence repairs
• Utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Identify and investigate problems
• Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies.
• Perform a variety of skilled trade functions
• Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services
• Effectively work with others
• Open and close park gate and secure facilities
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Successfully complete ranger academy
• Successfully complete a 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; meet visitors, answers question, 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 and walks.
• Primarily works to accomplish annual exotic plant management goals through survey and removal of non-native plant species by chemical and/or mechanical means.
• Other resource management duties may include, but are not limited to, data collection and implementation of resource management objectives.
• Maintains Park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventative and corrective maintenance practices.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met.
• Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
• Cleans restrooms and park areas as directed.
• Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects.
• Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs.
• Process cash funds and perform computer/cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts.
• Ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan.
• Interprets Park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor.
• 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
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

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