PARK RANGER - 37001127

State of Florida

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Park Ranger (37001127)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
ANTICIPATED VACANCY
This position is located in Chiefland, FL
CLOSING DATE: 4/7/2026
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, telephone, and other correspondence, provides information and directions. Collects fees, performs cash register transactions and reconciles receipts. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and unit specific services as directed.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park. Participates in vegetation and wildlife management plans; maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects. Participates in water resources management plans. Collects and records resource management data.
MAINTENANCE – Constructs, cleans, maintains, and repairs park grounds, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment. Makes routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met.
ADMINISTRATION – Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects. Operates park radio and various office equipment and maintains logs. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance in compliance with established procedures. Maintains park files.
PROTECTION – Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure visitor safety and adherence to park rules; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate.
Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE OF: General methods and techniques used in the repair and/or maintenance of park facilities, equipment and grounds
• KNOWLEDGE OF: Arithmetic
• KNOWLEDGE OF: Good public relations
• SKILLED IN: Using a variety of hand and power tools and equipment
• SKILLED IN: Maintenance of facilities and grounds
• SKILLED IN: The operation and use of various kinds of equipment including trucks, tractors and boats
• ABILITY TO: Conduct inspections and maintain park facilities, equipment and grounds
• ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• ABILITY TO: Identify and investigate problems
• ABILITY TO: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• ABILITY TO: Perform physical labor using assorting power/gas tools and equipment
• ABILITY TO: Accurately prepare reports
• ABILITY TO: Collect fees and operate cash registers
• ABILITY TO: Understand and apply rules and regulations
• ABILITY TO: Provide visitor assistance services
• ABILITY TO: Create and conduct interpretive programs
• Valid Driver’s License
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education
• Meets visitors, answers questions, telephone, and other correspondence, provides information and directions
• Collects fees, performs cash register transactions and reconciles receipts
• Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations
• Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and unit specific services as directed
• Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park
• Participates in vegetation and wildlife management plans
• Maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means
• Implements site restoration projects
• Participates in water resources management plans
• Collects and records resource management data
• Constructs, cleans, maintains, and repairs park grounds, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment
• Makes routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met
• Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects
• Operates park radio and various office equipment and maintains logs
• Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance in compliance with established procedures
• Maintains park files
• Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure visitor safety and adherence to park rules
• Ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan
• Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate

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

What This Job Offers

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