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Ops Park Ranger

Skyway Fishing Pier State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS Park Ranger position. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be willing to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be willing to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a 40 hour a week position. This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to contribute to community engagement and conservation actions at the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park. Specific duties for this position will involve communicating fishing pier best practices and seabird stewardship on and around the pier.

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.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Visitor Services - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.
• Resource Management - Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park Collects and records resource management data.
• Administration - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects.
• Protection - Ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Interprets park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor.
• Other - Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Ability to work effectively and efficiently with members of the public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner. Ability to work outdoors in hot and humid conditions. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to speak in public. Ability to provide technical assistance and customer service to the public, including response to entanglement situations and help anglers rescue entangled seabirds according to rules and regulations. Ability to maintain a valid drivers' license. Ability to successfully complete background and fingerprint check. Ability to properly wear uniform. Skill in pier angling experience. Skill in accurately preparing reports. Prior experience with community organizing or outreach and education is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver's license. 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 per hour

Our Organization And Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's leading 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:

Report to: Gamble Plantation Historic State Park 3708 Patten Avenue Ellenton, Florida 34222 Work at: Skyway Fishing Pier State Park 4905 34 Street S, #5000 St. Petersburg, FL 33711 When the new Sunshine Skyway Bridge was built over Tampa Bay, the north and south spans of the old bridge were turned into fishing piers. The piers are open 24 hours a day, year-round. Located west of the Skyway Bridge on I-275 (US19)

The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours on average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

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 HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov 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. 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.

Location: ELLENTON, FL, US, 34222 TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 TAMPA, FL, US, 33634 TAMPA, FL, US, 33614 TAMPA, FL, US, 33607 TAMPA, FL, US, 33615 TAMPA, FL, US, 33617 TAMPA, FL, US, 33613 TAMPA, FL, US, 33616 TAMPA, FL, US, 33618 TAMPA, FL, US, 33611 TAMPA, FL, US, 33604 TAMPA, FL, US, 33620 TAMPA, FL, US, 33605 TAMPA, FL, US, 33610 TAMPA, FL, US, 33606 TAMPA, FL, US, 33672 TAMPA, FL, US, 33680 TAMPA, FL, US, 33637 TAMPA, FL, US, 33626 TAMPA, FL, US, 33625 TAMPA, FL, US, 33609 TAMPA, FL, US, 34748 TAMPA, FL, US, 33619 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34203 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34211 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34212 BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205 Nearest Major Market:Sarasota Nearest Secondary Market:Tampa