Park Ranger

Requisition No: 831115

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37000643

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000643

**Salary**: $2730 month/$32,760 annual

Posting Closing Date: 06/23/2024

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**PARK RANGER**

**State of Florida**

**Department of Environmental Protection**

**Our Organization and Mission**:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.

**The Work You Will Do**:
**PARK RANGER (37000643)**

SUPERVISOR: Melanie Luce, Assistant Park Manager

(239)633-3391

Stump Pass Beach 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.

**The Difference You Will Make**:
Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

**How You Will Grow**:
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**:
**Stump Pass Beach State Park**

**900 Gulf Blvd.**

**Englewood, Florida 34223**

At the southwest corner of Charlotte County, there is a mile of beach where seashells and shark teeth wash up, and anglers fish the surf for prize catches. Visitors can enjoy an excellent view of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as a stretch of undeveloped Florida coastline. Visitors come to this secluded beach to enjoy the year-round swimming and sunbathing; shelling is best during the winter months. A hiking trail passes through five distinct natural communities that provide homes for many species of wildlife; covered picnic tables are located along the trail. Visitors can launch a kayak and paddle around the two islands just east of the park's land base. While at the park, visitors might see West Indian manatees, gopher tortoises, snowy egrets, least terns, and magnificent frigate birds. Ranger-led nature hikes are available in the winter.

**The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida**:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s 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;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more

**Pay**:
Base salary: $2,730 month/$32,760 annual

**Your Specific Responsibilities**:
This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of Stump Pass Beach State Park.

**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.

**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, equipme