Ops Park Ranger

Position: OPS PARK RANGER - 37971295
Location: Cape Haze

Requisition No: 867698

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

OPS PARK RANGER
- Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $15 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 01/18/2026

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OPS PARK RANGER )

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Cape Haze, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Don Pedro Island State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a park ranger position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

This position is 24 hours per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicant must be able to work independently, rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

VISITOR SERVICES - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park, assists with maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means.

MAINTENANCE - Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Cleans restrooms and park areas as directed.

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports. Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer and various office equipment. Collects fees, operates cash register/point of sale system and reconciles receipts. Orders, sells and inventories resale merchandise

PROTECTION - Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. Responsible for security of cash fund.

OTHER - Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/directions.

* Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

* Ability to perform cash register/point of sale transactions.

* Ability to participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to prescribed fire preparation activities

* Ability to interact with visitor inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner.

* Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations.

* Ability to prepare reports.

* Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

* Ability to lift 40 pounds.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

* Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

* Ability to maintain a valid Driver's License.

* Ability to successfully complete background and fingerprint check

* Skill in personal computer operation

* Knowledge of good public relations.

* Knowledge of basic arithmetic.

* Knowledge of administrative principles and practices

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver's license.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

$15 per hour

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's leading agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our…