OPS PARK RANGER - 37970646 1 1

State of Florida; Naples (FL); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

State group insurance

401(a) retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, FL is seeking a self-motivated OPS Park Ranger for a 16-hour weekly position (Saturdays and Sundays). You will assist visitors, perform maintenance, and help with administrative tasks while ensuring safety and park integrity.

The role requires good visitor service and administrative skills, ability to work independently, and capability with basic trades, power tools, plumbing and electrical tasks.

Qualifikationen

• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Experience in visitor services and administrative tasks is desirable.
• Ability to perform skilled trades with tools and equipment.

Aufgaben

• Explain facilities and services to visitors; provide information and directions.
• Maintain park structures, grounds and facilities; perform maintenance tasks.
• Prepare forms and reports; manage cash register and sales transactions.
• _patrol park; enforce rules and ensure visitor safety and security.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Kenntnisse

communicating effectively

report preparation

customer interaction

cleaning facilities

grounds maintenance

power tools

basic plumbing

basic electrical work

basic carpentry

MS Office / computer use

Tools

Power tools usage

Jobbeschreibung

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Requisition No:886890

Working Title: OPS PARK RANGER - 37970646 1 1

Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS Park Ranger position. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be willing to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. This is a 16 hour a week position, Saturdays and Sundays only

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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 maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.

MAINTENANCE

Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts 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 telephone, operates park radio, computer and various office equipment. Collects fees, operates cash register/point of sale system and reconciles receipts. Orders, sells and inventories resale merchandise

PROTECTION

Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens 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 fund.

OTHER

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• good public relations

SKILL IN:

• communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• accurately preparing reports
• interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms and picking up trash
• performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, 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, prescribed fire activities, 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, identify and investigate problems
• work outdoors in inclement weather
• perform physical labor
• lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more
• work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• maintain a valid driver's license.
• successfully complete background and fingerprint check
• properly wear uniform.
• comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s license.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

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.

Pay:

$15 per hour

Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. You may be contacted to participate in an additional selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks

Our 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:

Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park

11135 Gulfshore Drive N.

Naples, FL 34108

Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park, located in southwest Florida (North Naples) boasts one of the most pristine stretches of beaches in the world. The beach is popular for sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing snorkeling and picnicking. Fishing, paddleboarding and kayaking along with bird watching make this one of the most popular seashore destinations in Naples

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

• Participation in state group insurance(must meet eligibility requirements*).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial ).

Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours on 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 answers to questions through the following email addresses:

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.Candidatesrequiring 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.

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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.