PARK RANGER - 37020629

Date: Jan 13, 2025

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Requisition No: 844719

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37020629

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020629

Salary: $33,760.00

Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2025

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PARK RANGER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Anticipated Vacancy

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.

The Work You Will Do:

PARK RANGER 37020629 (residence opportunity may be available in a 3 bedroom/2 bath)

SUPERVISOR

Daniel Osborn, Park Manager, 305-289-2690

Curry Hammock State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Ranger position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, 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.

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:

CURRY HAMMOCK STATE PARK

56200 Overseas Highway

Marathon, Florida 33050

Striking in its seclusion along a stretch of the Keys known for development, this untarnished sanctuary will entice even the most seasoned travelers.

Curry Hammock State Park is the largest undeveloped parcel of land between Key Largo and Big Pine Key.

Curry Hammock provides vital habitat for many local and migrating species and hosts record numbers of peregrine falcons every fall.

On calm days, paddlers come and go finding their own quiet slice of paradise, and on windy, wild days, the park bubbles with the activity and excitement of kiteboarders.

The park protects large areas of mangrove swamp, rockland hammocks and seagrass beds essential to the Florida Keys ecosystem.

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:

  $2,813.33 plus $95.33 Competitive Area Differential monthly/$33,760 annually

  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.

  In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

  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 burning plan for fire type plant communities; 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.

  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. Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, ATV’s, motor vehicles up to 2-ton class hauling debris, fill, etc.

  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, etc. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

  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.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  KNOWLEDGE OF, SKILL IN AND ABILITY TO:

• perform routine inspections

• identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment

• perform house and groundskeeping duties and maintenance trades

• perform general maintenance and mechanical techniques and repairs

  KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO:

• accurately and completely fill out forms and/or reports

  SKILL IN AND ABILITY TO:

• perform basic carpentry skills, including but not limited to, boardwalk or fence repairs

• perform basic plumbing skills, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, irrigation systems or waterline repair

• perform basic electrical skills, including but not limited to, switching out a breaker or a receptacle

• perform basic mechanical skills, including but not limited to, oil changes or troubleshooting a fuel system

• perform basic building maintenance, including but not limited to, painting or changing air filters

• perform basic facilities maintenance skills, including but not limited to, sharpening chainsaws or lawn mower blades or replacing lawn mower blades

• perform public speaking to small and large groups

• utilize a computer and software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

• tactfully and effectively enforce rules, policies and procedures

• efficiently and accurately perform cash register transactions including cash handling and making correct change

  SKILL IN:

• operating truck, tractors, mower, chainsaws, standard power and manual tools

  ABILITY TO:

• successfully complete background and fingerprint check

• successfully complete ranger academy

• communicate verbally and in writing

• deal with people and maintain good public relations

• enforce rules and regulations

• prepare and keep accurate reports

• develop and conduct interpretive programs

• work a rotating shift including nights, holidays and weekends

• maintain a valid drive license

• lift approximately 50 pounds and assist in transporting lumber and other supplies weighing 100 pounds or more

• participate in all aspects of resource management, including but not limited to, reforestation, or non-native plant and/or animal removal

• work outside in extreme conditions, including but not limited to, heat, cold, wind, rain, etc., as well as continuously work outdoors in conditions of extremely high humidity, heat, sunlight and exposure to insects, snakes, etc.

• maintain a valid driver license

  Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

• Valid driver license

• Successful completion of ranger academy

  POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT :

  This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). 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_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

MARATHON, FL, US, 33050

Nearest Major Market:Key West