DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARKS
JOB VACANCY
OPEN COMPETITIVE
PENDING APPROVAL
CLASS TITLE:
PARK RANGER
POSITION NUMBER:
37002208
BASE SALARY:
$2,166.67/Mth $26,000.04/Yr
LOCATION:
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S. Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa, FL 34446
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Chris Raby, Assistant Park Manager
352-628-5343
ADVERTISING METHOD
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INTERNAL EMAIL
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NEWSPAPER
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PEOPLEFIRST SYSTEM
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is seeking a highly motivated person to fill a Park Ranger position.
This is reasonably independent work providing professional visitor services, fee collection, and a wide range of administrative duties, natural/cultural resource management, interpretive programming and maintenance at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. In addition, this park provides homes for over 300 animal species, many of which are endangered. This animal collection requires daily care and extensive routine/cyclical maintenance to the facilities the animals inhabit. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is moderately independent work providing visitor services, resource management, maintenance, administration and protection of Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park. This position is assigned to the boat/tram tour 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. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and unit specific services via boat/tram tours, guided walks and lecture programs. Provides visitor services in conjunction with other park staff and volunteers.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
– 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
MAINTENANCE
– Constructs, cleans, maintains and repairs park grounds, facilities and equipment utilizing appropriate tools and equipment. Makes routine inspections to insure proper maintenance standards are met
ADMINISTRATION
– Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects. Operates park radio, telephones, and cash registers. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established Division procedures. Performs administrative tasks relative to volunteers and facility maintenance.
PROTECTION
– Takes appropriate action to insure visitor safety and adherence to park rules pertaining to all facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor; insures adherence to the Park Protection Plan.
Performs other related work as required
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Knowledge of
general maintenance and mechanical techniques and repairs.
Skill in
operating assorted power/gas tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work.
Ability to:
conduct interpretive programs on a daily basis; work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities; operate boats and trams/trucks; work with the public in a courteous manner; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; provide visitor assistance services; understand and apply rules and regulations; maintain facilities and equipment; operate two-way radio; work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays; successfully complete Ranger Academy; successfully complete background check and fingerprint check; maintain valid driver’s license.
HOW TO APPLY
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If advertised with an internal email or newspaper advertisement, please apply as follows: submit a paper application directly to the address listed in the advertisement by the closing date. If advertised through PeopleFirst, please apply online at the following website address:
https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm
. If submitting a paper application, you will need to have it faxed to PeopleFirst at fax #1/888/403/2110 by the closing date listed on the vacancy, they will then scan your application into the applicant pool for that particular vacancy.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug Free Workplace Act.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click
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. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.
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