PARK RANGER - 42002996

Florida; Webster (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Uniform Allotment

Annual Boot Allotment

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, is seeking a skilled equipment operator for the Withlacoochee State Forest. This full-time role involves operating heavy equipment for forest road construction, improvement and maintenance, as well as related duties to support recreation areas and safety.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver license, the ability to travel occasionally, and be willing to undergo drug testing and CDL training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver license required for all positions.
• Occasional travel and ability to respond to emergencies.
• Pre-employment drug testing and compliance with CDL requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for forest road construction, improvement and maintenance.
• Maintain road shoulders and manage vegetation and signage around recreation areas.
• Transport equipment, vehicles and materials locally and out-of-state as needed.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on assigned fleet.
• Assist visitors with information on forest road conditions and access.
• Support maintenance of state forest recreation areas and campgrounds.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road construction

Public safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

*OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.

NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

• 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:

The incumbent of this position is subject to pre-employment, post-accident, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations, Title 49, Part 382, CFR.

Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. “Drug Test” means any chemical, biological or physical instrumental analysis administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites.

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

The incumbent must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of appointment. The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.

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.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a skilled position responsible for resource management on the Withlacoochee State Forest (WSF).

Responsible for operating heavy equipment in the construction, improvement and maintenance of forest roads, culverts, recreation features such as campground sites, horse and foot trails, streamside erosion control, road closures, permanent boundary and fire lanes. Operates heavy equipment in carrying out various forest management practices including site preparation, tree planting, etc. Performs activities and operates equipment necessary to maintain road shoulders, to remove and dispose of roadside vegetation and brush that limit forest sign visibility and vehicle access to recreation areas and public right-of-ways in the WSF.

Responsible for operation of road tractors to transport heavy equipment, vehicles, federal excess property and construction materials to destinations throughout Florida, as well as, destinations out-of-state.

Responsible for routine preventive maintenance and minor mechanical repairs to the fleet of road and forestry equipment assigned to this unit.

Responsible for responding to forest visitors’ inquiries for information regarding the WSF. Provides information, brochures and maps relating to forest road conditions, legal access, recreation areas, campgrounds, silvicultural activities, etc. Assists as necessary in installation and maintenance of vehicle and visitor information signs and kiosks.

Responsible for assisting, as needed, with the maintenance and upkeep of various state forest recreation areas and primitive hunt camps.

Performs other duties as required.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include:

• Annual Uniform Allotment
• Annual Boot Allotment

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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.