OPS PARK RANGER - 37971288

Florida; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457b Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Ormond Beach, FL is offering a Park Ranger role at Tomoka Basin State Parks. The position supports visitor services, maintenance, resource management, and protection of natural and cultural resources.

The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays, and a valid driver’s license. Pay starts at $17.00/hour with responsibilities including report preparation, safety enforcement and performing routine inspections.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Prepare reports and maintain logs.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Perform physical labor using various tools and equipment.
• Deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, courteous manner.
• Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• VISITOR SERVICES- Explains facilities and services for public use, answers questions, provides information and directions.
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT- Performs exotic plant removal under supervision.
• MAINTENANCE- Maintains facilities and grounds including campsites to FPS standards and janitorial duties.
• ADMINISTRATION- Prepares reports, timesheets, vehicle logs and maintenance logs.
• PROTECTION- Enforces park rules and protects natural and cultural resources.

Skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Communication

Report preparation

Public service

Physical labor

Visitor inquiries

Rule compliance

Job description

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Requisition No:884278

Working Title: OPS PARK RANGER - 37971288

This position is located in Ormond Beach, Florida

Closing Date: 10.09.2026

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Tomoka State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a park ranger position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management.

The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

VISITOR SERVICES- 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. Will assist with special events and perform interpretive programs to educate park visitors.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT- Performs exotic plant removal under the supervision of the park staff.

MAINTENANCE- Maintains facilities and grounds including campsites to FPS standards, including janitorial duties of restrooms, mowing, trimming, raking and cleaning campsites.

ADMINISTRATION- Prepares reports in a timely manner including timesheets, vehicle log entries and maintenance logs.

PROTECTION- Ensures Park rules and regulations are enforced pertaining to all park natural areas, historic sites and cultural resources and the use thereof for enjoyment of the visitor and the protection of the resources.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Perform physical labor utilizing power/electrical/ gas tools and equipment.
• Deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner.
• Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations.
• Work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Maintain a valid class E driver’s license.
• Skill in utilizing motor vehicles.
• Knowledge and ability to perform routine inspections.
• Identify and investigate problems and maintain facilities and equipment.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

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:

$17.00/hour

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 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:

Ormond Beach, FL 32174

Tomoka Basin State Parks which are Addison Blockhouse, Bulow Creek, Bulow Plantation Ruins, Haw Creek Preserve and Tomoka State Park include over 10,500 acres of natural and cultural resources. The natural resources are comprised of unique arrangements of pine flatwoods, maritime hammock and estuarine salt marshes. The cultural resources of these parks range from Native American mounds to early 1800s sugar plantations. The Tomoka Basin is popular for camping, canoeing, boating, and fishing.

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 the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.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:

DEPis 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.

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.

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.