OPS PARK RANGER

Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in state group insurance

Florida Deferred Compensation Plan

401(a) FICA Alternative Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A state environmental agency in New York is looking for a cabin custodian at Lake Louisa State Park. The role requires cleaning cabins, maintaining grounds, and providing visitor services. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to work shifts that include nights and weekends. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that ensures the cleanliness and enjoyment of park facilities, while interacting positively with visitors. The position offers exposure to a variety of wildlife and natural beauty.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Florida Park Service.
• Ability to identify and investigate problems with facilities.
• Ability to maintain good public relations with visitors.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize cabins after visitor use.
• Perform occasional repairs and maintain cleanliness of grounds.
• Operate radio equipment and maintain written logs.
• Enforce park rules to protect resources.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing techniques

Skill in operating trucks and golf carts

Ability to work rotating shifts

Effective communication

Physical labor including lifting bins up to 40 pounds

Education

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Overview

An opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, detail-oriented & hard-working individual, to fill a cabin custodian (housekeeping) position at Lake Louisa State Park located in Clermont, Florida. This Park offers hiking, picnicking, a swimming area, playground, cabins and campsite rentals plus paddle craft rentals and horseback tours via the park’s concessionaire. Incumbent would be responsible for cleaning cabins after guests leave.

Responsibilities

• VISITOR SERVICES– Cleans and sanitizes cabins after visitor use. Washes, folds and prepares laundry. 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.
• MAINTENANCE – Occasional repair of screens, replacement of lightbulbs, and basic household maintenance. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities associated with cabins.
• ADMINISTRATION - Operates radio equipment, personal computers and maintains written logs.
• PROTECTION - Ensures Park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for enjoyment of the visitor.
• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge: Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing techniques; Knowledge of Florida Park Service.

Skill: Skill in operating trucks and golf carts. Skill in cleaning techniques.

Ability: to work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends; Communicate verbally and in writing; Perform physical labor including carrying bins weighing up to 40 pounds up 2 flights of stairs. Utilizing power/electrical/gas tools and equipment; Ability to perform routine inspections; Identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities, restrooms, grounds, and equipment; Deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner; Ability to work outdoors with exposure to elements and wildlife; Ability to work a rotating schedule, Ability to work well with others; Deal with people and maintain good public relations; Enforce rules and regulations; Prepare and keep accurate reports; Follow verbal and written instructions; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations; Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of background/fingerprint check

Position of Special Trust

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Organization and Mission

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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

Lake Louisa State Park

7305 US Highway 27

Clermont, FL 34714

The natural theme park of Lake Louisa State Park showcases a diversity of wildlife, including deer, bobcat, gopher tortoises, fox squirrel and flighted creatures like bald eagles and osprey.

The park is home to 11 distinct natural plant communities and lies within the eastern boundary of the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern and the northern boundary of the Lake Wales Ridge.

The park’s three major lakes, Louisa, Hammond and Dixie, transform idle observers into active participants with opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding. Bicycling is popular on the park’s seven miles of paved roads over rolling hills and on the 20 miles of unpaved multi-use trails.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: the benefits site at 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 (Corebridgefinancial.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.

Special Notes

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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 to answer questions through the following email addresses:

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An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at [phone]. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.