Park Ranger I

Salary: $20.30 Hourly
Location : FL, FL
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 08609
Department: Public Services Department
Division:Park Rangers
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 3/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Summary
Ensures compliance with County ordinances, policies, rules, and regulations at all Collier County parks and recreation facilities through high visibility, education, and enforcement. Employees in this classification provide interpretive programs to the public; provide information and safety education to the public; collect County revenue; patrol facilities; work outdoors; maintain and repair park and recreation facilities; and provide public service.
Essential Functions

• Collects revenues for the County.
• Patrols parks and recreation facilities for compliance with County ordinances, rules, policies, and regulations; patrols and inspects the boardwalk and beaches; patrols beaches for injured wildlife and captures and transports wildlife to appropriate authority.
• Inspects and maintains County vehicle and equipment.
• Obtains traffic counts at parks; enforces parking ordinances; controls and directs traffic and crowds at major events.
• Controls inventory of supplies; distributes equipment to various sites as needed; distributes financial supplies to collection sites.
• Researches, develops, and presents interpretive programs; anticipates public interest regarding educational needs; targets, organizes, and schedules field trips, community service, girl scouts, schools, etc.; prepares visual and educational props for presentations; provides education through personal contact with the public.
• Repairs, installs, and maintains parking meters; performs daily surveillance of meter operations.
• Assists booth attendants with credit card collections, protection, and compliance issues.
• Maintains park areas including but not limited to trails and boardwalks; clean and disinfect shower areas as needed; maintain picnic areas and restrooms; and picks up trash in parking areas, beach and beach access locations.
• Ensures security of park buildings, grounds, parking lots, and other facilities.
• Inspects, maintains, and cleans all-terrain vehicles; fills gas cans and oil for all-terrain vehicles.
• Prepares daily paperwork, correspondence, and reports on activities; and maintains files and records.
• Issues traffic citations; appears before the Special Magistrate as needed.
• Conducts public outreach and public speaking to non-profits, clubs, organizations and business groups.
• Protects and maintains wildlife and natural resources; removes exotic plants; protects sea turtle nests; protects and monitors gopher tortoise burrows.
• Provides ranger guided canoe trips; maintains canoes, life jackets, and float plans.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
• Delivers beach and boat trailer stickers to various locations throughout the County.
• Works outside in the elements for long periods of time.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of related experience; OR Two (2) years of related college level coursework.
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
• American Canoe Association instructor's certification training preferred.
• Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED, First Aid and Defensive Driving within three (3) months from the date of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part time employees. For information, click to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team.
Individuals hired into temporary positions for a period of less than six months, volunteers and interns are not benefit eligible. Temporary employees hired for longer than six months may be eligible for Florida Retirement System Benefits as well as others required by law.
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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I understand and agree with the statements above.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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Do you possess a High school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience in public service, education, or environmental field work or two (2) years of related college level coursework?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience or related education.
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Do you have experience working in a park or recreational environment?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience.
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Have you successfully completed the requirements of the Florida Park Service Ranger Academy (80 hours) or similar course work (e.g. law enforcement training, public safety training)?

• Yes
• No

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Please list any additional certifications, trainings, or education you possess that are relevant to this position.
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Do you possess and maintain certifications in CPR/AED, First Aid and Defensive Driving or are willing to obtain within three (3) months from the date of hire.

• Yes
• No
• Able to Obtain

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Do you possess and maintain a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work outdoors in possibly adverse conditions?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and some holidays?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including some County holidays and following an emergency event such as a hurricane?

• Yes
• No

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