OPS PARK RANGER - 1

Ops Park RangerOPS PARK RANGER - 42902106 1Salary: $15.00/HourlyPosting Closing Date: 11/10/2026MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:A high school diploma or its equivalentRequires a valid class E driver licenseADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Occasional to moderate travel requiredPosition may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as neededJOB DUTIES:Responsible for monitoring and coordinating the use of recreation areas by the public on Okaloacoochee Slough State ForestCollects and reconciles user fees and insures the enforcement of applicable rules and regulationsProvides information to the public, as requiredAssists with the development of new recreation areas and facilities as neededPerforms site and facility maintenance, including landscaping, mowing, basic carpentry, and electrical and mechanical repairsPerforms equipment maintenance on vehicles, other machinery and forestry toolsMaintains the forest road system and harrows existing fire-linesAssists foresters with other forest management activities, including stand description, prescribed burning, reforestation, insect and disease control, ecosystem restoration, and boundary line markingResearches, performs and reports on specific projects related to resource managementConducts any required wildlife habitat management work on the tract and controls exotic plant pests which may occur on the areaInsures that endangered and threatened species are protected on the propertyPerforms other duties as assigned in a timely mannerThe Benefits of Working for the State of FloridaParticipation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements)Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan)Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)SPECIAL NOTES: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 View phone number on click.appcast.io)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 ActLocation: FELDA, FL, US, 33930