Park Ranger 1

Pinellas County Government; Largo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County Government is seeking a Park Ranger 1 to support PCR facilities across Pinellas County. This role involves outdoor maintenance, public assistance, and enforcing park rules with safety and customer service at the forefront.

Responsibilities include park operations, grounds maintenance and responding to inquiries while ensuring compliance with ordinances. Candidates must have a valid Florida driver’s license and be able to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in general maintenance, landscaping, park operations or related direct public contact work.
• Ability to work holidays, nights and weekends.
• Must obtain certification as a Parking Enforcement Specialist within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parking fee compliance, conduct surveys and attendance counts.
• Monitor and maintain appearances, cleanliness and sanitary conditions of PCR facilities including restrooms.
• Maintain equipment necessary to perform job tasks.
• Interpret Park ecology to visitors; respond to inquiries.
• Enforce Park rules and county ordinances; issue citations as necessary.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

Public interaction

Safety procedures

Ordinance enforcement

Job description

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Come work as a Park Ranger in one of the Pinellas County parks, providing a safe, clean and enjoyable experience for patrons using Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources (PCR) facilities throughout the County.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting the public by providing information, directions, guidance and first-aid ; performing direct public contact work in the operation, maintenance, and security of an assigned park or park facility, interpreting and enforcing rules and regulations; maintaining grounds, buildings, and appurtenances; may perform grounds and landscape maintenance tasks and facility maintenance; performing routine driving and maintenance of vehicles and uses of radio communications; enforcing rules and regulations per Chapter 90, Pinellas County Ordinances, and issuing citations for park ordinance violations per Chapter 122, Pinellas County Ordinances.

Two Park Ranger 1 positions: Work Schedules: Wednesday - Saturday; (P.M. Shift); Shift - 4-days/10 hours.

Position 1 is located at: Raymond H. Neri Park, 4300 Duval Park Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL 33714

Position 2 is located at: Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33767

What Will You Do?

• Ensure parking fee compliance, conduct surveys and conduct attendance counts.
• Monitor and maintain appearances, cleanliness and sanitary condition of all PCR facilities including restrooms.
• Maintain equipment necessary to perform job tasks.
• Interpret Park ecology to visitors; respond to inquiries.
• Enforce Chapter 90 Ordinance: issues citations as necessary.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need?

• At least 1 year of experience in general maintenance, landscaping, park operations or related direct public contact work.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
• Must be able to work holidays, nights and weekends.
• Must obtain certification as a Parking Enforcement Specialist as outlined in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes within one year of employment (training provided by management).
• Must obtain within six months of hire valid certificates indicating successful completion of First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (Training provided by management).
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work outside under a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to enforce PCR rules and county ordinances.

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.

Want to learn more?

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Park Ranger 1