PARK RANGER - 37000768

State of Florida

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Hobe Sound, Florida

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
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 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 presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed. 
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – 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, including a very active prescribed fire program, maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.    Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control.  Implements water resources management plan.  Collects and records resource management data.
MAINTENANCE – 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. 
ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle usage, purchase requests and accidents.    Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer, and various office equipment.  Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures.  Collects fees, performs cash register transactions, and reconciles receipts.  Orders, sells, and inventories resale merchandise.  Answers correspondence and maintains park files. 
PROTECTION – Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan.  Open 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.
Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Florida’s natural and cultural resources, basic arithmetic, good customer service and relations
• SKILL IN: 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, including but not limited to, mowing, weed eating, pressure washing and painting, utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chainsaws and drills, basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs and waterline repair, basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers, basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk and fence repairs, utilizing a computer, including but not limited to, software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• ABILITY TO: participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to, prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide, follow verbal and written instructions/directions, work independently with minimal supervision, establish and maintain effective working relationships, speak in public, understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations, conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems, clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms and picking up trash, work outdoors in inclement weather, perform physical labor, lift 50 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more, successfully complete background and fingerprint check, work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends, maintain a valid driver’s license, successfully complete ranger academy, successfully meet position-specific DRP Burn Standards for Prescribed Fire, properly wear uniform, comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions
• Valid driver's license
• Successful completion of ranger academy
• Successful completion of annual moderate pack test.  Prior to being hired, applicant will be given a single opportunity to take and successfully complete a supervised moderate pack test at a date and location to be announced.  Pack test requires applicant to complete a two-mile walk while carrying 25 lbs. in less than 30 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Explains the facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment, and education
• Meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions
• Resolves visitor complaints
• Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services
• Observes, maintains, and protects the natural, cultural, historic, and archaeological resources of the park
• Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans
• Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices
• Prepares forms and reports
• Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer, and various office equipment
• Collects fees, performs cash register transactions, and reconciles receipts
• Performs routine patrols and security checks
• Interprets and enforces park rules

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees