OPS PARK RANGER - 37970753

Requisition No: 871824 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK RANGER - 37970753

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 37970753 

Salary:  $18.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/27/2026 

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OPS Park Ranger (37970753)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Niceville, FL

CLOSING DATE:  04/24/2026

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a unique opportunity within the Florida Park Service. An opportunity is available for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS Park Ranger position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administration skills, be able to work independently. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

 

VISITOR SERVICES – Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment, and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.

 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic, and archaeological resources of the park, assists with maintaining optimum species control via natural and chemical means.

 

MAINTENANCE – Maintains Park structures, facilities, equipment, and grounds through routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance practices. Conduct routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Cleans restrooms and park areas as directed.

 

ADMINISTRATION – Prepares forms and reports. Answers the telephone, operates park radio, computer, and various office equipment. Collects fees, operates cash register/point of sale system, and reconciles receipts.

 

PROTECTION – Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Open and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. Responsible for security of cash funds.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Florida’s natural and cultural resources

Basic arithmetic

Good public relations

 

SKILLS IN:

Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Operating a cash register/point of sale system, 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 not limited to mowing, weed trimming, 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, 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, ide