Park Ranger 1

Requisition No:868234

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK RANGER - 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $2896.67 month/$34760.00 annual

Posting Closing Date: 01/25/2026

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Park Ranger ()

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Fort Myers Beach FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Lovers Key State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Park Ranger position providing visitor services maintenance protection administration and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills be able to work independently and have the ability to 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.

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.

This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services Resource Management Maintenance Administration and Protection of Lovers Key State Park.

VISITOR SERVICES - Explains facilities and services provided for public use enjoyment and education; meets visitors answers questions provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Participates in the execution of all facets of prescribed fire. Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes maintains and protects the natural cultural historic and archaeological resources of the park. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements water resources management plans. Collects and records resource management data.

MAINTENANCE - Maintains park structures facilities equipment and grounds through routine preventive and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation vehicle usage purchase requests and telephone operates park radio computer and various office purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Collects fees performs cash register transactions and reconciles receipts. Orders sells and inventories resale merchandise. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

PROTECTION - Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. Responsible for security of cash fund.

OTHER Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Floridas natural and cultural resources
• basic arithmetic
• good public relations

SKILL IN:

• communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• operating a cash register and reconciling receipts
• 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
• basic plumbing including but not limited to repairing hose bibs waterline repair
• basic electrical work including but not limited to replacing outlets and circuit breakers
• basic carpentry including but not limited to boardwalk and fence repairs
• utilize a computer including but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite

ABILITY TO:

• participate in resource management tasks including but not limited to prescribed fire activities non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide
• 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
• conduct routine inspections identify and investigate problems
• clean park facilities including but not limited to cleaning restrooms and picking up trash
• work outdoors in inclement weather
• perform physical labor
• lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more
• work rotating shifts including nights weekends and holidays
• successfully complete ranger academy
• maintain a valid drivers license
• successfully complete background & fingerprint check
• properly wear uniform
• comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions

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:

$2896.67 month/$34760.00 annual

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:

Lovers Key State Park

8700 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach Fl 33931

Lovers Key State Park consists of four barrier islands and adjacent aquatic areas covering approximately 1500 acres. With two and a half miles of beach front along the Gulf of Mexico several miles of hiking and biking trails outstanding kayaking and canoeing areas and an abundance of wildlife watching opportunities Lovers Key State Park ranks among the most popular of all the Florida State Parks. The park is located on County Road 865 between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach in Lee County.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States 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).
• Tuition waivers.
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

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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.

VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutescandidates 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 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.