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OPS PARK RANGER - 37970254

State of Florida · North Palm Beach, FL · 3 wk ago
OTHR$15/hrPart-time

Position Overview and Responsibilities

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is seeking an OPS Park Ranger to join their team. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to perform landscaping and outdoor work, excellent visitor service skills, and a strong work ethic. They must be able to work well with others and independently in both the ranger station and the field. Applicants must be available to work rotating shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Maintenance

  • Picks up ground litter and empties trash cans.
  • Cleans office and restroom, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, picnic sites, and other necessary facilities.
  • May operate a variety of equipment including chainsaws, weed eaters, and lawn mowers.

Resource Management

  • Performs exotic plant removal under the supervision of the Park Services Specialist.
  • Affords assistance with imperiled species monitoring.
  • May assist with prescribed fire program.

Visitor Services

  • Explains the facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment, and education.
  • Meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions.
  • Operates cash register.
  • Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.

Administration

  • Prepares reports in a timely manner, including daily financial reports, timesheets, vehicle logs, maintenance logs, and rainfall reports.

Protection

  • Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical, and archaeological facilities and resources and their use for the enjoyment of the visitor.
  • Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of and ability to perform routine inspections.
  • Identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment.
  • Utilizing motor vehicles.
  • Skill in using various tools and equipment.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Work independently with little supervision.
  • 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 applicable 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.
  • Lift 40 pounds.

Position of Special Trust Requirement

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay

$15.00 per hour

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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

JOHN D. MACARTHUR BEACH STATE PARK
10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408

Supervisor

Brendon Kerkela, Assistant Park Manager
561-624-6950

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

  • Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
  • State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.

Special Notes

  • DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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
  • An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
  • 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.

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