OPS PARK RANGER - 37979096

Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State group insurance

401(a) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

And more!

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an OPS Park Ranger for The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove, Miami. The role spans visitor services, maintenance, resource management, administration and protection with rotating shifts including weekdays, weekends and some evenings.

Pay is $15.00 per hour, up to 29 hours per week. A valid driver’s license is required and a background screening will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Basic arithmetic skills and ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interact with visitors in a friendly and tactful manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate lawn mowers, weed trimmers, drills and hand tools.
• Provide visitor services including tours and fee collection.
• Perform custodial duties and routine groundskeeping.
• Clean, maintain and protect historic buildings and artifacts.
• Balance cash receipts and complete forms and reports.

Skills

basic arithmetic

speak English fluently

customer service

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• maintain a valid driver license

Requisition No: 883903

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS PARK RANGER - 37979096

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37979096

Salary: $15.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2026

Position Overview And Responsibilities

This position requires the ability to operate lawn mowers, weed trimmers, drills, and basic hand tools. You will also be involved in visitor services, as in performing tours of the house and grounds.

Visitor Services -

Engages with the public in a friendly and diplomatic fashion with the primary goal of ensuring positive visitor experiences and repeat visits. Receives visitors and collects fees in the park office/gift shop; conducts daily educational tours and programs; and assists with public and private special events.

Maintenance -

Performs a variety of custodial duties including regular cleaning, maintenance and small repairs of buildings, facilities, vehicles and equipment. Responsible for routine groundskeeping tasks including mowing, trimming, weeding, leaf blowing and picking up trash.

Resource Management -

Cleans, maintains, and protects historic buildings and a large collection of artifacts. Recognizes a variety of native and exotic species and removes invasive exotic species.

Administration -

Uses computer and cash register. Balances cash receipts. Completes numerous forms, logs and reports. Answers phone, correspondence and email.

Protection -

Follows safety guidelines and wears appropriate PPE. Implements the park’s Emergency Action Plan. Assists in all aspects of storm preparation and recovery. Understands and follows park rules and seeks compliance from visitors.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• basic arithmetic
• Microsoft Office

Ability To

• follow verbal and written instructions
• interact with visitors and co-workers in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner
• take initiative and complete tasks without being prompted
• handle money and make change
• provide educational interpretive programs for the public
• prepare and maintain accurate reports
• perform outdoor physical work
• work in a small office with frequent interruptions
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• operate office equipment, computer and cash register
• operate hand tools, power tools and landscaping equipment
• speak English fluently
• maintain a valid driver license

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bilingual

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

$15.00 per 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

THE BARNACLE HISTORIC STATE PARK

3485 Main Highway

Coconut Grove, Florida 33133

SUPERVISOR

Daniel Kelsey, Park Manager, 305-442-6866

An opportunity is available to become part of a self-motivated and hard-working team. This position is scheduled up to 29 hours per week and provides visitor services, maintenance, resource management, administration and protection at The Barnacle Historic State Park. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts that will include weekdays, weekends, and some evenings and holidays.

NOTE: This OPS position does not include leave or health benefits.

This charming house with a whimsical name evokes a simpler time in Miami’s history. Built in 1891, The Barnacle house museum offers a glimpse of frontier life during the Era of the Bay, when all travel to and from the region was by sea.

Situated on the shore of Biscayne Bay, The Barnacle was the home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, one of the Coconut Grove community’s most interesting and influential pioneers.

The Barnacle Historic State Park appears much as it did during Munroe’s occupancy (1886-1933). Significant cultural and natural resources include three historic houses, traditional sailboats, landscaped grounds, a small tropical hardwood hammock, and submerged lands. The Barnacle is a great place to enjoy history, tranquility, scenic vistas, and special events throughout the year.

Benefits

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*).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial ).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, 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 answers to 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.

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.