Ops Park Ranger

Position: OPS PARK RANGER - 37971185 1
Requisition No: 869333

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

OPS PARK RANGER -  1

Pay Plan:
Seasonal

Position Number:

Salary: $15 PER HOUR

Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2026

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OPS PARK RANGER )

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Dunedin, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Honeymoon 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 be able 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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, Natural Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration of Honeymoon Island State Park.

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, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Participates in the execution of all facets of prescribed fire. 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. 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 - Maintain park structures, facilities, equipment, and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conduct 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. Collect 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Florida's natural and cultural resources

* basic arithmetic

* good public relations

SKILL 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, chain saws 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 application of herbicide.

* follow verbal and written instructions/directions.

* work independently with minimal supervision.

* establish and maintain effective working relationships.

* speak in public.

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

* conduct routine inspections, identify, and investigate problems.

* clean park…