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MyFlorida PARK RANGER - 37020859 in LAKELAND, Florida
PARK RANGER - 37020859
Date: Jun 26, 2024
Location:
LAKELAND, FL, US, 33809
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Requisition No: 831979
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37020859
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020859
Salary: $2,730 monthly
Posting Closing Date: 07/03/2024
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PARK RANGER
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Job Vacancy
OPEN COMPETITVE
Closing date: 07.03.2024
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(Burn position) - 37020859
An opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, hard- working individual, with strong resource management, visitor services, protection, and maintenance experience to fill a Park Ranger position located at Colt Creek State Park. Strong administrative skills are also needed to assist Park Manager with Parks’ administrative duties as needed.
Contact: Sam Cox , Park Manager ; 863-316-6020 or Namon.S.Cox@FloridaDEP.gov
The Difference You Will Make:
This position represents the heart of the park. You will provide visitors with first-hand knowledge on every aspect of the park and what it offers to guests.
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:
Colt Creek State Park
16000 State Road 471
Lakeland, FL 33809
Comprised of pine flatwoods, cypress domes and open land, this 5,067-acre park is home to many animal species including the American bald eagle, Sherman's fox squirrel and gopher tortoise. Colt Creek offers numerous recreational opportunities including hiking, horseback riding (with your own horse), biking, picnicking and nature study. Additionally, Colt Creek State Park has a 34-site full facility campground.
Located in Central Florida city of Lakeland, Colt Creek State Park includes more than 5,000 acres of native Central Florida habitat. The park can be reached by major highways I-4 and 27.
Please click the link below for a preview of where you will work! https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/colt-creek-state-park
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:
Base salary $2,730 monthly/$32,760 annual
Your Specific 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 program
MAINTENANCE - Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramp, docks, and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT– Participates in the execution of all facets of prescribed fire. Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, control burning techniques and maintain fire lanes. Implements vegetation and wildfire 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 resource management plans.
ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sighting and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat, and equipment operations, property records, p-cards, purchase orders and requisitions, etc. Processes invoices, MFMP requisitions and other related items pertaining to the office administration for payment. Manage SAMAS/FLAIR reports, FIMS, Oculus, PPMTS database and future tracking systems. Act as Office Manager for office operations and ensures smooth operation of office procedures. Answers telephone, operate radio equipment, personal computer and maintain 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 enjoyment of the visitor.
Performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL Knowledge, skills and abilities, required for the position:
KNOWLEDGE OF: administrative principles and practices; basic accounting; 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; properly wear uniform; comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions.
PREFERRED KSA- Previous experience with State software programs; Microsoft Office Suite, Peoplefirst; Oculus, and tracking systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license
Successful completion of fingerprinting/background check
Passing of moderate pack test must be completed prior to employment, and annually thereafter. Prior to being hired, applicants will be given a single opportunity to take and successfully complete a supervised moderate pack test at a date and location to be announced. The pack test requires applicant to complete a two mile walk while carrying 25 pounds in under 30 minutes.
BACKGROUND SCREENING 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 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_ER@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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Lakeland