PARK RANGER

Requisition No: 824144

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37020401

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020401

Salary: $2730.00 per month

Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2024

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Park Ranger

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Employee-Owned Trailer site available

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

Park Services Specialist (37020401)

Camp Helen State Park

23937 Panama City Beach Parkway

Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Contact: Wesley Myers, Park Manager

Wesley.Myers@FloridaDEP.gov

An opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, hardworking individual, to fill the position of Park Ranger at Camp Helen State Park. The incumbent should have experience in administration, resource management, visitor services, protection and maintenance. The incumbent will be expected to be able to work a rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Camp Helen State Park is located in Bay County and is bordered by the Gulf of Mexican and by Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in Florida. This 180-acre park has a recreation area, trail system and prehistoric middens and mounds.

Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park:

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/camp-helen-state-park

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$2,730 month/$32,760 year

Your Specific 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 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 – Implements ecological buring plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, utilizes control buring techniques 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 plans.

Maintenance – Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Repairs, maintains and operates vehicles and other gas powered and electrical equipment.

Administration – 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, p-cards, etc. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs. Answers correspondence and maintains park files. Perform computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts. Operates computers and computer related programs to complete reports and forms.

Protection – Interprets park rules pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor. Opens park gates and entrance building. Secures buildings and gates before departing at closing time. Is responsible for cash fund security. Informs visitor of possible hazards in unimproved areas.

Other – Perform other duties as required.

Performs related park duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Carpentry, electrical and mechanical repairs and general maintenance of facilities and equipment
• Resource management techniques

Skill in:

• Using various hand tools, small engines, power tools and operations of vehicles

Ability to:

• Handle computer and cash register transactions and reconcilitation of receipts
• Participate in all aspects of resource management
• Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Understand an apply rules, directives, laws, regulations and policies
• Effectively work with others
• Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services
• Learn two-way radio communication equipment
• Successfully complete ranger academy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Maintain valid driver’s license

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:

This position is a Position of Trust. Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

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.