OPS PARK RANGER - 42902944

Requisition No: 847733 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS PARK RANGER - 42902944

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 42902944 

Salary:  $15.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/05/2025 

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OPS PARK RANGER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY--
THIS IS A FULL-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION***

CONTACT:

Ryan Slyter (850) 681-5953

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma or its equivalent.

Requires possession of a valid driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional to moderate travel required. 

Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinate with the Bear Creek Senior Forester to conduct interpretive programs on natural and cultural resources of the state forest, area or site.
• Assists in prescribed burns and other resource management projects.
• Monitor, clear and maintain both hiking, biking and horseback riding trail.
• Conducts guided tours and walks.
• Cleans and maintains state forest facilities, grounds and vehicles.
• Performs carpentry, electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Prepares reports of receipts, visitor contacts, accidents and equipment use.
• Relocates, controls and/or removes exotic plants and animals.
• Provides public information and assistance.
• Resolves complaints from public.
• Patrols state forest to prevent wildfires, vandalism and theft and enforces state park rules and regulations.
• Performs related work as required.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck. 

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.