PARK RANGER

Overview

Requisition No: 868576
Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

PARK RANGER
- Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $2,896.67/month $34,760.00/annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026
This position is located in Homosassa, FL. This position is located in Homosassa, FL

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency by any of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

This is moderately independent work providing visitor services, resource management, maintenance, administration and protection of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This position is assigned to the Wildlife Care operation of the Park.

• VISITOR SERVICES – Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Prepares and/or provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and unit specific services as directed.
• MAINTENANCE – Constructs, clean, maintains and repairs captive wildlife exhibits, park grounds, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment. Makes routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met.
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Cares for captive wildlife. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the Park. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans; recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects. Collects and records resource management data.
• ADMINISTRATION – Prepares forms and reports on captive wildlife as well as wide range of subjects. Answers telephone, operates park radio and various office equipment including a computer, and maintains related logs. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established Division procedures.
• PROTECTION – Performs routine patrols and takes appropriate action to ensure captive wildlife and visitor safety and adherence to Park rules; ensures adherence to Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate.
• Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

Knowledge Of

• Animal husbandry principles and techniques
• General maintenance and repair techniques

Skills In

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Accurately preparing reports
• Interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Utilize a computer
• Wildlife husbandry techniques
• Wildlife capture and restraint

Ability To

• Conduct routine inspections
• Identify, assess and investigate problems related to animal husbandry
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Prepares reports
• Understand and apply rules and regulations
• Maintain facilities and equipment
• Operates two-way radio
• Perform manual labor including lifting animals, supplies and materials
• Work independently and exercise good judgment
• Conduct interpretive programs on a daily basis

• Valid Driver’s License
• Completion of Ranger Academy
• Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

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.

$2,896.67/monthly
$34,760.00/annually

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its…