PARK RANGER - 37001053

Requisition No: 859605 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37001053

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001053 

Salary:  $34,760.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2025 

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PARK RANGER #37001053

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Key West, Florida

 

 

 

 

Position Overview and 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.

 

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 displays.

 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - 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.  Assists in the maintenance of marine resources and navigational aids.  Maintains historical structure using DHR guidelines.

 

MAINTENANCE - Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, boardwalks, picnic sites, and all other necessary facilities.  Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.  Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, tractors and motor vehicles.

 

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, purchase orders and requisitions, etc.  Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs.  Collects fees for park admission and retail sales, balances cash drawer and makes deposits.  Uses purchasing card and follows Department rules, policies and procedures.

 

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:

• Florida history

 

KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO:

• perform routine inspections
• identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment
• prepare and keep accurate reports

 

KNOWLEDGE OF, SKILL IN AND ABILITY TO:

• perform house and grounds keeping duties and apply maintenance trades

 

SKILL IN AND ABILITY TO:

• perform basic electrical skills, including but not limited to, switching out a breaker or receptacle
• perform basic plumbing skills, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, irrigation systems or waterline repair
• perform basic mechanical skills, including but not limited to, oil changes or troubleshooting a fuel system
• perform basic equipment maintenance skills, including but not limited to, sharpen chainsaw or lawn mower blades or replacing lawn mower blades
• tactfully and effectively enforce rules, policies and procedures
• efficiently and accurately perform cash register transactions including cash handling and making correct change
• perform basic carpentry skills, including but not limited to, boardwalk or fence repairs
• perform basic building maintenance, including but not limited to, painting or changing air filters
• utilize a computer and software programs such as Microsoft Of