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Ops Park Ranger

De Leon Springs State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an Ops Park Ranger position, providing visitor services, and administration skills. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently when required. This position is 40 hours per week.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida's natural and cultural resources
• Basic arithmetic
• Good public relations
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Operating a cash register and reconciling receipts accurately
• Preparing reports
• Interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting
• Utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills
• Basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, waterline repair
• Basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers
• Basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk and fence repairs
• Utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to:

• Participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to, prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide
• Follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Speak in public
• Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• Conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems
• Clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms and picking up trash
• Work outdoors in inclement weather
• Perform physical labor
• Lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

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.

Pay: $15 an 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.

Where You Will Work: De Leon Springs State Park 601 Ponce de Leon Blvd. De Leon Springs, FL 32130

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Ops/Seasonal/Part Time Benefits

Special Notes DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions.