PARK RANGER

Overview

Requisition No: 869131

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

PARK RANGER -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

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

Posting Closing Date: 02/15/2026

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Park Ranger )

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

This position is located in Newberry, FL

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422 F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency 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 Dudley Farm Historic State Park. This position may also be utilized at other park units for various duties.

• 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. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walk and other programs and unit specific services as directed.
• Resource Management – Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historical and archaeological resources of the park. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans, maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements water resources management plans. Collects and records resource management data.
• Maintenance – Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
• Administration – Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle usage, purchase requests and accidents. Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer and various office equipment. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees, performs cash register transactions and reconciles receipts. Orders, sells and inventories resale merchandise. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.
• 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.

Knowledge of:

• Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Basic arithmetic
• Good public relations

Skills in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Operating a cash register and reconciling receipts
• Accurately preparing reports
• Interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Performing grounds and building maintenance which includes but is not limited to mowing, weed eating, pressure washing, and painting
• Utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chainsaws and drills
• Basic plumbing, including but not limited to, repairing hose bibs, waterline repair
• Basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers
• Basic carpentry, including but not limited to, boardwalk and fence repairs
• Utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to:

• Participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to, prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include…