Park Ranger
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Employee-Owned Trailer site available
CLOSING DATE: 03/20/24
Pay:State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Employee-Owned Trailer site available
CLOSING DATE: 03/20/24
$2,730 month/$32,760 year
TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION ON PEOPLE FIRST: PARK RANGER - 37020401
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 Ranger (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:
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
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