What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPS PARK RANGER - 42902791 position at State of Florida?
Requisition No: 845722
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: OPS PARK RANGER - 42902791
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 42902791
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Posting Closing Date: 02/07/2025
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OPS PARK RANGER
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --
THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***
CONTACT:
Aaron Levine (386) 292-2348
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Requires possession of a valid class E driver license.
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
- All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
- Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
- Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional to moderate travel required.
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
JOB DUTIES:
Responsible for the oversight of one or more recreation areas including boat ramps and those areas with fixed facilities such as bathhouses, camping units, hunt camps, etc. Duties include interacting with the persons who use the area, providing them with information regarding recreation area rules, directions, and providing for their general safety. Explains facilities and services provided for public use. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.
Responsible for the minor maintenance needs of one or more recreation areas. This may include maintenance and cleaning of all recreation sites and dispersed primitive campsites, monitoring and maintenance of multi-use trails, maintenance of all recreation and forest information signage, removing litter, performing repairs, tree maintenance and removal, mowing, fencing installation and mending. Also assists other personnel in making improvements and repairs on recreation areas.
Individuals in this position perform special periodic duties including enforcing recreation area rules and regulations forest wide, coordinating recreation areas for special events, and assisting with prescribed burning, etc. Records are also kept on the number of recreation area users, including a monthly report submitted to the Recreation Coordinator.
May be required to receive training and become qualified to supervise prison inmates, as assigned.
May be required to work weekends and late shifts as needed. Also, may be required to work in multiple recreation areas (improved and unimproved) as needed.
Performs operator maintenance on all mechanical equipment used in recreation areas such as tractors, mowers, pickup trucks, chainsaws, power tools, etc.
Able to work both independently in remote areas as well as coordinate with volunteers and staff on team projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
- Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
- Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
SPECIAL NOTES:
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.
Salary : $15
