Ranger - Evenings

The applicant must possess good visitor service and maintenance skills, be able to work independently and can 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.

Visitor Services - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment, and education; Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Resource Management – Primarily works to accomplish annual exotic plant management goals through survey and removal of non-native plant species by chemical and/or mechanical means. Other resource management duties may include, but are not limited to, data collection and implementation of resource management objectives.

Maintenance - Maintains Park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventative and corrective maintenance practices. Conduct routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs. Process cash funds and perform computer/cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts.

Interprets Park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor.

Knowledge of assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor

Computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts

Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing

Operating a cash register and reconciling receipts

Interacting with all internal and external customers and the 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

Basic electrical work, including but not limited to, replacing outlets and circuit breakers

Utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations, and policies

Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services

Effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Open and close park gate and secure facilities

Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Successfully complete a background and fingerprint check

Support for knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

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. 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

Picnic pavilions, restrooms, a 1-mile hiking trail, and one rental facility are also located at Eden Gardens. The Park is a very popular spot for weddings, Wesley house tours, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and fishing. Resource management activities include invasive/exotic plant removal and cultural resource facility maintenance.

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 ) Tuition waivers. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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 to answer questions through the following email addresses: gov An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.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. 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.