Henderson Beach 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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Henderson Beach 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
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.
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.
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, basic electrical work, basic carpentry, utilizing a computer including software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to: participate in resource management tasks, 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 facilities, work outdoors in inclement weather, perform physical labor, lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more, work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, successfully complete ranger academy, maintain a valid driver's license, pass moderate pack test, complete light pack tests, successfully complete background & fingerprint check, properly wear uniform, comply with grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License
Completion of Ranger Academy
Our Organization and Mission
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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 leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.
Where You Will Work
Henderson Beach State Park, 17000 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, FL 32541.
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits. Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year. State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions. Tuition waivers. Total Compensation Estimator Tool. More details at www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
