PARK RANGER - 37002427

State of Florida • NORTH PALM BEACH, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

John D. MacArthur Beach 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 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.

Requirements

• basic arithmetic
• general maintenance and mechanical techniques and repairs
• perform routine inspections
• identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment
• utilizing motor vehicles
• operating lawn equipment
• successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• successfully complete ranger academy
• follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• accurately prepare reports
• establish and maintain effective working relationships
• perform physical labor utilizing power/electrical/gas tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work
• deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
• maintain a valid driver’s license
• develop and conduct guided tours, kayak tours, and recreational skill programs
• handle money and balance cash receipts
• operate cash registers and office machines
• work on and around water and safely operate boats of up to 30’ in length with outboard motor, in all types of conditions on a daily basis
• participate in voluntary snorkeling activities that support the operational needs of the park
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of Ranger Academy

Nice To Haves

• May volunteer to snorkel.
• participate in voluntary snorkeling activities that support the operational needs of the park

Responsibilities

• Explains the facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via tours, walks and kayak tours, roving interpretation, and education programs.
• Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains, and protects the natural, cultural, historic, and archaeological resources of the park. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans, recognizes plant communities, and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Performs turtle index nesting survey. Collects and records resource management data.
• Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, ATVs, UTVs, boats, motor vehicles up to 1 ton class hauling debris, fill, etc. Check on and maintain the islands that are part of the park property.
• Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees, performs cash register transactions, and reconciles receipts. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.
• Performs routine park patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. Responsible for security of cash fund.
• May volunteer to snorkel.
• 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
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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