Park Ranger: Visitor Services & Resource Stewardship

State of Florida; Bowling Green (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida, through the Department of Environmental Protection, is seeking a Park Ranger for Paynes Creek State Park in Bowling Green, FL. The role encompasses visitor services, resource management, maintenance, administration and protection of park resources.

Responsibilities include conducting patrols, enforcing park rules, and performing maintenance tasks while working rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Visitor Services: explain facilities, assist visitors and provide information and directions; handle visitor questions and maintain public relations.
• Resource Management: participate in prescribed fire activities, protect resources, monitor and record data.
• Maintenance: perform routine and preventive maintenance on park structures, facilities and grounds.
• Administration: prepare forms/reports, manage purchases, and maintain park files.
• Protection: conduct patrols, enforce park rules, ensure facility security and safety.

Skills

Public relations

Arithmetic

Verbal communication

Cash handling

Report writing

Customer service

Maintenance

Power tools

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

State of Florida, through the Department of Environmental Protection, is seeking a Park Ranger for Paynes Creek State Park in Bowling Green, FL. The role encompasses visitor services, resource management, maintenance, administration and protection of park resources.

Responsibilities include conducting patrols, enforcing park rules, and performing maintenance tasks while working rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays. A valid driver’s license is required.