PARK RANGER - 42001820
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 851845
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: PARK RANGER - 42001820
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42001820
Salary: $40,170.00 - $45,000.02
Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2025
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PARK RANGER
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
CONTACT:
Leah Kincaid (850) 681-5873
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
- All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
- Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
- Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL), within six (6) months of appointment. The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.
The incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment, post accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations, Title 49, Part 382, CFR.
Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. “Drug Test” means any chemical, biological or physical instrumental analysis administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites.
Occasional to moderate travel required.
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
NOTES:
Successful applicant with a current Commercial Driver’s License must pass a query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
4 ten-hour days (Monday – Thursday)
JOB DUTIES:
This is a skilled position responsible for statewide road construction, maintenance and improvements on state forests and other publicly owned lands managed by the Florida Forest Service.
Responsible for operating heavy equipment in the construction, improvement and maintenance of forest roads, culverts, bridges, streamside erosion control, road closures and permanent boundary and fire lines. Operates heavy equipment in carrying out various forest management practices. Performs activities and operates equipment necessary to maintain road shoulders and
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