Requisition No: 798284

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37020758

Position Number: 37020758

Salary: $2,600.00 monthly/$31,200 annually

Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2023

PARK RANGER

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Open Competitive

Our Organization and Mission:

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:

PARK RANGER – 37020758

An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hard-working individual, with strong facility management, visitor services, protection, outdoor recreation and maintenance experience to fill a Park Ranger position on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway central region (CFG) based at the Sharpes Ferry Office located in Ocala.

Contact: Kelly Conley, APM; 352.758.1000 or

Kelly.Conley@dep.state.fl.us

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway SRCA

Sharpes Ferry

8282 SE Hwy 314

Ocala, Florida 34470

The Cross Florida Greenway is unique in many ways. Occupying more than 70,000 acres of land formerly known as the Cross Florida Barge Canal, the Greenway is a 110-mile linear park that is more than a mile wide in places. It hosts more than 300 miles of trails of all types — paddling, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and paved multi-use.

The Greenway is also a wildlife corridor and the first in Florida to have a “land bridge” across a major interstate that both trail users and wildlife utilize. Black bears use the Greenway as a major corridor, especially on the eastern end near the Ocala National Forest. The Greenway protects unspoiled segments of the Ocklawaha River and it offers campgrounds, too. All this and more are part of the Cross Florida Greenway experience!

Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/Cross-Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$2,600.00 monthly/$31,200 annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintenance and operations functions of a portion of the Cross Florida Greenway as assigned by supervisor. Communicates and coordinates activities with supervisors and coworkers. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with partners and user groups to minimize conflicts regarding maintenance and operations activities

Operates or works with heavy equipment as part of the maintenance and operations activities. Works to insure safe operation and utilization of equipment. Operates state vehicles and is responsible for maintenance. Makes routine inspections to ensure proper standards are met. Interacts with the public in a friendly and courteous manner. Other duties as may be required.

Requisitions or purchases needed tools, equipment and materials for proper repair and maintenance of greenway facilities and equipment. Coordinates and inspects work performed by contract personnel to ensure satisfactory performance to pre-established standards. Inspects buildings and grounds for safety and cleanliness. Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Florida ecosystem functions and resource management techniques required to manage/restore natural communities; cultural resource preservation and restoration techniques; technical report-writing techniques; the principles and techniques of effective communication; the principles of learning and communication; the principles, methods and techniques of training for instruction and publicity information program; methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

Skill in: the use of digital and other multimedia equipment.

Ability to: analyze programs and proposed projects; prepare reports and records; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; plan and prepare educational, interpretive and promotional material and programs; understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; effectively speak in public forums; operate personal computers; maintain a valid driver’s license; successfully complete background and fingerprint check requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Successfully complete a background and fingerprint check

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is a Position of Trust. Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.