OPS PARK RANGER - 42902106

State of Florida; Felda (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, seeks a part-time OPS Park Ranger to monitor public use of Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest, collect user fees, and enforce park rules. The role includes maintenance work, wildlife protection, and assisting with habitat management and facility development.

Requirements include a high school graduation and a valid Florida class E driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid class E driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring and coordinating the use of recreation areas by the public on Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest.
• Collects and reconciles user fees and enforces applicable rules and regulations.
• Provides information to the public and assists with the development of new recreation areas and facilities as needed.
• Performs site and facility maintenance, including landscaping, mowing, basic carpentry, and electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Performs equipment maintenance on vehicles, forestry tools, and maintains the forest road system; assists with forest management activities.
• Researches, performs and reports on projects related to resource management; ensures protection of endangered species on the property.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Requisition No:881819

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS PARK RANGER - 42902106

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --
THIS IS A PART-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

CONTACT:

Michael Weston, [phone] or Amanda Horney [phone]

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma or its equivalent

Requires a valid class E driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional to moderate travel required.

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

NOTES

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES

Responsible for monitoring and coordinating the use of recreation areas by the public on Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest.

Collects and reconciles user fees and insures the enforcement of applicable rules and regulations. Provides information to the public, as required. Assists with the development of new recreation areas and facilities as needed.

Performs site and facility maintenance, including landscaping, mowing, basic carpentry, and electrical and mechanical repairs.

Performs equipment maintenance on vehicles, other machinery and forestry tools. Maintains the forest road system and harrows existing fire-lines. Assists foresters with other forest management activities, including stand description, prescribed burning, reforestation, insect and disease control, ecosystem restoration, and boundary line marking.

Researches, performs and reports on specific projects related to resource management. Conducts any required wildlife habitat management work on the tract and controls exotic plant pests which may occur on the area. Insures that endangered and threatened species are protected on the property.

Performs other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• 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 visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan(Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:

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.