Park Ranger I

Collier County, FL; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County in Florida seeks a public service-focused Ranger to patrol parks, enforce regulations, and support wildlife protection programs. The role involves outreach, field trips, and maintaining park facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and about two years of related experience or coursework, with potential for salary adjustments based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related experience or two years of related college coursework requested.
• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Collects revenues for the County.
• Patrols parks and recreation facilities for compliance with ordinances, policies and regulations; patrols and inspects the boardwalk and beaches; patrols beaches for injured wildlife and transports wildlife to the appropriate authority.
• Inspects and maintains County vehicles and equipment.
• Obtains traffic counts at parks; enforces parking ordinances; controls and directs traffic and crowds at major events.
• Provides ranger-guided canoe trips; maintains canoes, life jackets, and float plans.
• Conducts public outreach and public speaking to non-profits, clubs, organizations, and business groups.

Skills

Public service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years related experience or college coursework

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

• Collects revenues for the County.
• Patrols parks and recreation facilities for compliance with County ordinances, rules, policies, and regulations; patrols and inspects the boardwalk and beaches; patrols beaches for injured wildlife and captures and transports wildlife to the appropriate authority.
• Inspects and maintains County vehicles and equipment.
• Obtains traffic counts at parks; enforces parking ordinances; controls and directs traffic and crowds at major events.
• Controls inventory of supplies; distributes equipment to various sites as needed; distributes financial supplies to collection sites.
• Researches, develops, and presents interpretive programs; anticipates public interest regarding educational needs; targets, organizes, and schedules field trips, community service, Girl Scouts, schools, etc.; prepares visual and educational props for presentations; provides education through personal contact with the public.
• Repairs, installs, and maintains parking meters; performs daily surveillance of meter operations.
• Assists booth attendants with credit card collections, protection, and compliance issues.
• Maintains park areas including but not limited to trails and boardwalks; cleans and disinfects shower areas as needed; maintains picnic areas and restrooms; and picks up trash in parking areas, beach, and beach access locations.
• Ensures security of park buildings, grounds, parking lots, and other facilities.
• Inspects, maintains, and cleans all-terrain vehicles; fills gas cans and oil for all-terrain vehicles.
• Prepares daily paperwork, correspondence, and reports on activities; and maintains files and records.
• Issues traffic citations; appears before the Special Magistrate as needed.
• Conducts public outreach and public speaking to non-profits, clubs, organizations, and business groups.
• Protects and maintains wildlife and natural resources; removes exotic plants; protects sea turtle nests; protects and monitors gopher tortoise burrows.
• Provides ranger-guided canoe trips; maintains canoes, life jackets, and float plans.

Additional Functions

• Delivers beach and boat trailer stickers to various locations throughout the County.
• Works outside in the elements for long periods.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Licenses/Certificates

• American Canoe Association instructor’s certification training preferred.
• Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED, First Aid and Defensive Driving within three (3) months from the date of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of related experience; OR Two (2) years of related college-level coursework.

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.