Overview
Ops Park Ranger Jobs in De Leon Springs, Florida, USA at State of Florida
Position: OPS PARK RANGER – 37971126 1
Location: De Leon Springs
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Requisition No:846638
Working Title:OPS PARK RANGER – Â 1
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hard-working individual with strongresource management, visitor services, protection, and maintenance experience to fill a Park Ranger position at DeLeon Springs State Park located in DeLeon Springs, Florida.
SUPERVISOR:Jacob Rickards, Assistant Park Manager
Where You Will Work:
DeLeon Springs State Park
601 Ponce DeLeon Blvd, DeLeon Springs, FL 32130
De Leon Springs State Park is a magical place nestled in the town of De Leon Springs, Florida. Not only is the park known for its refreshing 72-degree spring, but it is also home to the iconic Sugar Mill Restaurant, where visitors come from all over to enjoy making their own pancakes.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’sbenefits packagefor eligible OPS employees includes:
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit
* Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
Pay:
$15.00 per hour – paid bi-weekly
Your Specific Responsibilities:
VISITOR SERVICES:
Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment andeducation; 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 services via tours, walks, and campfire program.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:
Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, control burning techniques and maintain fire lanes. Implements vegetation and wildfire management plans; recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements waterresource managementplans.
MAINTENANCE:
Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramp, docks, and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.
ADMINISTRATION:
Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sighting and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat, and equipment operations, property records, p-cards, purchase orders and requisitions, etc. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment, personal computer and maintains logs. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.
PROTECTION:
Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for enjoyment of the visitor. Performs related wo…
Title: Ops Park Ranger
Company: State of Florida
Location: De Leon Springs, Florida, USA
Category: Government, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
