Park Ranger - Spray Tech & Resource Mgmt

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks an OPS Park Ranger (Spray Tech) at Silver Springs State Park in Ocala, Florida. The role combines resource management with maintenance and administrative tasks, requiring flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The position runs from 09/01/2026 to 06/30/2027 with a possible extension, paying $17 per hour. A valid driver’s license is required to apply and safety training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Resource management: exotic plant management through survey and removal of non-native species.
• Maintenance: preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Administration: track daily progress and report hours and tasks in database.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

GPS

MS Office

Adobe Software

Tools

Avenza maps

Survey apps

Hand tools

Power tools

Gas tools

Herbicide sprayers

All-wheel drive

Job description

State of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks an OPS Park Ranger (Spray Tech) at Silver Springs State Park in Ocala, Florida. The role combines resource management with maintenance and administrative tasks, requiring flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The position runs from 09/01/2026 to 06/30/2027 with a possible extension, paying $17 per hour. A valid driver’s license is required to apply and safety training will be provided.