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Job Description
OPS PARK RANGER
•42902791 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Florahome, FL 32140 $15 an hour•Temporary, Seasonal, Full-time The State of Florida 2,091 reviews $15 an hour•
Temporary, Seasonal, Full-time Requisition No:
878350
Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title:
OPS PARK RANGER
•42902791
Pay Plan:
Temp Position Number:
42902791
Salary:
$15.00
Hourly Posting Closing Date:
07/10/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool
OPS PARK RANGER FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
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OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
•THIS
IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES
(OPS)
POSITION
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CONTACT:
Caitlin North, (352) 395-4930 MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
A high school diploma or its equivalent. Requires 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.
NOTES:
To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.
JOB DUTIES
Responsible for the oversight of one or more recreation areas including boat ramps and those areas with fixed facilities such as bathhouses, camping units, hunt camps, etc. Duties include interacting with the persons who use the area, providing them with information regarding recreation area rules, directions, and providing for their general safety. Explains facilities and services provided for public use. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Responsible for the minor maintenance needs of one or more recreation areas. This may include maintenance and cleaning of all recreation sites and dispersed primitive campsites, monitoring and maintenance of multi-use trails, maintenance of all recreation and forest information signage, removing litter, performing repairs, tree maintenance and removal, mowing, fencing installation and mending. Also assists other personnel in making improvements and repairs on recreation areas. Individuals in this position perform special periodic duties including enforcing recreation area rules and regulations forest wide, coordinating recreation areas for special events, and assisting with prescribed burning, etc. Records are also kept on the number of recreation area users, including a monthly report submitted to the Recreation Coordinator. May be required to work weekends and late shifts as needed. Also, may be required to work in multiple recreation areas (improved and unimproved) as needed. Performs operator maintenance on all mechanical equipment used in recreation areas such as tractors, mowers, pickup trucks, chainsaws, power tools, etc. Able to work both independently in remote areas as well as coordinate with volunteers and staff on team projects. Performs other duties as assigned. 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). 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/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
SPECIAL NOTES
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.
