Ops Park Ranger - 37971380

Requisition No: 817920 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK RANGER - 37971380

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37971380 

Salary:  $15 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 12/10/2023 

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OPS PARK RANGER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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:

OPS PARK RANGER (37971380)

SUPERVISOR: Katie Moses, Park Manager

Catherine.Moses@FLORIDADEP.GOV

(239)463-4288

Lovers Key State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS PARK RANGER position, providing visitor services and administration. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a 24 hour per week position.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

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:

                Lovers Key State Park

                8700 Estero Blvd.

                Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Lovers Key State Park consists of four barrier islands and adjacent aquatic areas covering approximately 1500 acres.  With two and a half miles of beach front along the Gulf of Mexico, several miles of hiking and biking trails, outstanding kayaking and canoeing areas and an abundance of wildlife watching opportunities, This 1,442-acre park features a variety of habitats: 2.5 miles of beach, coastal strand, maritime hammock, estuary and mangroves. Lovers Key State Park consists of several picnic areas, kayak Launch, boat ramp, Bayside Park, 5 miles of hiking trails, 5 miles of paddling trails and 2.5 miles of beach. A 3,900 square foot Welcome and Discovery Center is open. Lovers Key State Park ranks among the most popular of all the Florida State Parks.  The park is located on County road 865 between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach in Lee county.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click  Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Pay:

$15 per hour

Your Specific Responsibilities:

DUTIES 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. 

This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services and Administration of Lovers Key State Park.

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.  Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation and accidents. Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer and various office equipment.  Collects fees, performs cash register transactions and reconciles receipts.  Orders, sells and inventories resale merchandise.  Answers correspondence and maintains park files. Responsible for security of cash fund.

OTHER- Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• 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
• utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

ABILITY TO:

• 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
• identify and investigate problems
• work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• maintain a valid driver's license
• stand for extended periods of time
• work 24 hours per week

Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

Valid Driver's license.

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_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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.