PARK RANGER
The State of Florida The State of Florida Panama City Beach, FL Panama City Beach, FL $31,200 a year $31,200 a year 14 hours ago 14 hours ago 14 hours ago Requisition No:
805228 Agency:
Environmental Protection Working Title:
PARK RANGER - 37000557 Position Number:
37000557 Salary:
$2,600 month/$31,200 annually Posting Closing Date:
06/29/2023 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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
Park Ranger (37000557) St.
Andrews State Park 4607 State Park Lane Panama City, FL 32408 A challenging opportunity is available for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Ranger position at St.
Andrews State Park.
This position requires strong visitor service, maintenance, administration, and resource management skills.
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:
St.
Andrews State Park is located in Panama City, Florida.
With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St.
Andrews Bay on the other, visitors who crave swimming, snorkeling or surfing will be more than satisfied.
Besides boasting a mile-and-a-half of pristine beaches for fishing and swimming, St.
Andrews also offers the chance for visitors to stroll through pines and along dunes and coastal plant communities or stay overnight in the campground.
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:
$2,600 month/$31,200 annually Your
Responsibilities:
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 communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.
Implements water resources management plans.
Maintenance- Constructs, maintains, and repaires 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.
Administration - Preparies 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, etc.
Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs.
Answers correspondence and maintains park files.
Perform cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts.
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.
Opens park gates and entrance building.
Secures buildings and gates before departing at closing time.
Is responsible for cash fund security.
Informs visitors of possible hazards in unimproved areas.
Perform other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor Cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts Good public relations and ability to deal with people effectively Skill in:
Utilzing motor vehicles Ability to:
Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services Effectively communicate verbally and in writing Effectively work with others Identify and investigate problems Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays Open and close park gate and secure facilities Prepare reports Maintain a valid driver license Successfully complete ranger academy Successfully complete a background and fingerprint check Contact:
Amber Rounseville, Assistant Park Manager 850-708-6100 Amber.
Rounseville@FloridaDEP.
gov Minimum
Qualifications:
Maintain a 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_Recruitment@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.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
805228 Agency:
Environmental Protection Working Title:
PARK RANGER - 37000557 Position Number:
37000557 Salary:
$2,600 month/$31,200 annually Posting Closing Date:
06/29/2023 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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
Park Ranger (37000557) St.
Andrews State Park 4607 State Park Lane Panama City, FL 32408 A challenging opportunity is available for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Ranger position at St.
Andrews State Park.
This position requires strong visitor service, maintenance, administration, and resource management skills.
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:
St.
Andrews State Park is located in Panama City, Florida.
With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St.
Andrews Bay on the other, visitors who crave swimming, snorkeling or surfing will be more than satisfied.
Besides boasting a mile-and-a-half of pristine beaches for fishing and swimming, St.
Andrews also offers the chance for visitors to stroll through pines and along dunes and coastal plant communities or stay overnight in the campground.
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:
$2,600 month/$31,200 annually Your
Responsibilities:
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 communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.
Implements water resources management plans.
Maintenance- Constructs, maintains, and repaires 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.
Administration - Preparies 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, etc.
Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs.
Answers correspondence and maintains park files.
Perform cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts.
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.
Opens park gates and entrance building.
Secures buildings and gates before departing at closing time.
Is responsible for cash fund security.
Informs visitors of possible hazards in unimproved areas.
Perform other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor Cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts Good public relations and ability to deal with people effectively Skill in:
Utilzing motor vehicles Ability to:
Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services Effectively communicate verbally and in writing Effectively work with others Identify and investigate problems Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays Open and close park gate and secure facilities Prepare reports Maintain a valid driver license Successfully complete ranger academy Successfully complete a background and fingerprint check Contact:
Amber Rounseville, Assistant Park Manager 850-708-6100 Amber.
Rounseville@FloridaDEP.
gov Minimum
Qualifications:
Maintain a 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_Recruitment@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.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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