Ranger I OPS Bradenton

Mymanatee; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Manatee County Government seeks a part-time Visitor Services Specialist to work at multiple preserves in the Bradenton area, including Robinson Preserve, Emerson Point Preserve, and Rye Preserve. The role focuses on outdoor recreation, guest information, and safety.

Responsibilities include maintenance tasks, enforcing park rules, handling camping registrations when needed, and assisting in emergency responses. Requires a high school diploma and 1+ year in landscape/parks work.

Qualifications

• Experience working with visitors in outdoor settings.
• Ability to work outside in heat and strenuous conditions.
• Excellent customer service skills for interacting with preserve visitors.
• Ability to follow daily instructions with attention to detail.
• Ability to keep records and fill out basic reports.

Responsibilities

• Properly applies chemicals to invasive plants according to labels.
• Maintains chemical inventory and records of applications.
• Performs daily maintenance: mowing, cleaning restrooms, trash removal.
• Provides information and enforces preserve rules for visitors.
• Handles cash sales and camping registrations when needed.
• Performs data entry and attends job-specific trainings.
• Supports emergency or disaster response activities as required.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Locations

• Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, Florida 34209
• Emerson Point Preserve, 5801 17th Street West, Palmetto, Florida 34221
• Rye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, Florida 34219

Work Hours

7:00 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday

Performs tasks related to visitor services in preserves, maintenance of recreational infrastructure, site safety and security at select preserves under the Management of the Manatee County Natural Resources Department, Resource Management Division. Work is performed at several locations within the Resource Management inventory.

Working Conditions

Indoor office and outdoor field environment. Performs strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions. Traverses uneven or rugged terrain. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. alone and up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Regularly required to drive county vehicles as part of the duties of the job. Able to climb and descend equipment and ladders. Able to bend, stoop, crawl, and reach. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds.

This is a part time position. Days and times will vary and will include weekends not to exceed 27 hours per week.

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Properly applies chemicals, including herbicides, surfactant, and diluents and according to product label to targeted invasive-exotic plants to maintain the functional integrity of native plant communities. Records and maintains chemical inventory and records of chemical applications. Stores and disposes of chemicals according to applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations.

Conducts daily maintenance activities including mowing, cleaning restrooms and other facilities, trash removal, and minor building and equipment repairs. Operates and maintains related equipment, such as carts, UTVs, electric gates, and power tools.

Promotes department programs to the public. Provides information and education to visitors. Enforces preserve rules.

Responsible for property surveillance. Reports unauthorized access and vandalism to proper law enforcement agencies and supervisor.

Handles cash sales and camping registration when needed during camping season.

Follows all established safety standards and procedures in order to protect self, other employees, and the public in wilderness or parks settings. Thinks and acts quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergency situations. Uses correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

Performs computer data entry.

Attends job-specific training classes as assigned by supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) or more years of experience in landscape maintenance, parks/grounds/ facilities maintenance, Law enforcement or Code enforcement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience working with volunteers and visitors in outdoor settings.

Ability and willingness to work outside in the heat and other strenuous conditions.

Excellent customer service skills for interacting with preserve visitors.

Ability to follow daily instructions with attention for detail.

Ability to keep records and fill out basic reports.