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Company Name : The State of Florida
Location : Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Position : PARK RANGER
Job Description : Requisition No: 593943
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK RANGER – 37000738
Position Number: 37000738
Salary: $27,040.08
Posting Closing Date: 03/24/2022
DEP; #37000738; PARK RANGER (NON-RESIDENT); BILL BAGGS CAPE FLORIDA STATE PARK; DADE COUNTY; $2,253.34 PLUS $95.33 C.A.D. MONTHLY/$27,040.08 ANNUALLY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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. 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 – Recognizes plant communities 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. Actively participates with volunteer groups in exotic pest plant removal and native plant community restoration projects.
MAINTENANCE – Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic areas, seawall and all other necessary facilities. Maintains park vehicles including, but not limited to, preventive maintenance including oil changes. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, ATVs, motor vehicles up to 2-ton class hauling debris, fill, etc.
ADMINISTRATION – Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including entrance fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat and equipment operations, property records, etc., 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
Knowledge of: Florida’s natural and cultural resources; basic arithmetic; good customer service and relations. Knowledge of and ability to: perform routine inspections; identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment. Skill in: utilizing motor vehicles; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; operating a POS system, cash register operation 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, operating zero turn mowers and tractors, 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: successfully complete background and fingerprint check; successfully complete ranger academy; participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide; work independently with minimal supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships; speak in public; operate ATV, UTV with training; 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 weighing 100 pounds or more; work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays; follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; perform physical labor utilizing power/electrical/gas tools and equipment; 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; develop and conduct interpretive programs; maintain a valid driver’s license; handle money and balance cash receipts; perform routine maintenance on all park vehicles; properly wear uniform; comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Florida Class E driver’s license or an out-of-state class equivalent driver’s license.
Incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, F.S. and DEP directive 422 (Background Investigation), is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.
For additional information, please contact Assistant Park Manager Ernesto Espinosa at (786) 582-2673.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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