PARK RANGER - 37002144

Requisition No: 856403 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37002144

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002144 

Salary:  $33,760.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/24/2025 

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PARK RANGER #37002144

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

This position is located in Jensen Beach, Florida

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

PARK RANGER #37002144 (non-resident)

 

SAVANNAS PRESERVE STATE PARK

9551 Gumbo Limbo Lane

Jensen Beach, Florida 34957

 

SUPERVISOR

David Dearth, Park Manager, 772-340-7530

 

 

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.  In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of an abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

 

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 programs.  Develop health and safety education and training programs; safety supply inventory control; review and update workplace safety guidelines and provide guidance; submittal of the quarterly safety inspection report(s).

 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes plant communities and maintains fire lanes.  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.

 

MAINTENANCE

Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and all other necessary facilities.  Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.  Operates a variety of equipment including chainsaws, lawn mowers, ATVs, UTVs, motor vehicles up to 2-ton class hauling debris, fill, etc.  Park signage compliance, maintain and update park signage via order placement, construction, etc.

 

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.

 

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 AND ABILITY TO:

• perform routine inspections
• identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment
• perform prescribed burns

 

SKILL IN:

• utilizing motor vehicles

 

ABILITY TO:

• successfully complete ranger academy
• successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• follow verbal and written instructions
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• prepare report