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Job Description
Requisition No:859779
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS PARK RANGER -
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number:
Salary: $15 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 09/05/2025
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OPS PARK RANGER ()
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in Naples FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS Park Ranger position providing visitor services maintenance protection administration and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service maintenance and administrative skills. This position is up to 16 hours per week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422 F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible or predominantly responsible for failure to comply.
The candidate in this position will assist the Park Service Specialist and management team with administrative duties (data entry and reports reconciliation) and perform other field duties as required.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- administrative office procedures
- basic arithmetic
- good public relations
SKILL IN:
- communicating effectively verbally and in writing
- 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
- utilize a computer including but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
ABILITY TO:
- 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
- clean park facilities including but not limited to cleaning restrooms and picking up trash
- work outdoors in inclement weather
- maintain a valid drivers license
- successfully complete background and fingerprint check
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Drivers license.
Position of Special Trust Requirement:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422 Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
Pay:
$15 per hour
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the states leading agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Floridas position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the states economy. 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:
Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park
11135 Gulfshore Drive N.
Naples FL 34108
Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park located in southwest Florida (North Naples) boasts one of the most pristine stretches of beaches in the world. The beach is popular for sunbathing swimming beachcombing snorkeling and picnicking. Fishing paddleboarding and kayaking along with bird watching make this one of the most popular seashore destinations in Naples.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:
- Participation in state group insurance(must meet eligibility requirements*).
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan for more information please visit Corebridge Financial).
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- And more!
For a complete list of benefits visit .
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
Special Notes:
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. 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 answers to questions through the following email addresses:
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 a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at . DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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-). 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.
Employment Type
Hourly
