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Park Ranger
Felda, FL
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OPS PARK RANGER FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
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OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY - THIS IS A PART-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES
(OPS)
POSITION
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CONTACT:
Michael Weston, (239) 220-2404 or Amanda Horney (239) 690-8015 MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS A
high school diploma or its equivalent Requires a valid class E 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. Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES
Responsible for monitoring and coordinating the use of recreation areas by the public on Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest. Collects and reconciles user fees and insures the enforcement of applicable rules and regulations. Provides information to the public, as required. Assists with the development of new recreation areas and facilities as needed. Performs site and facility maintenance, including landscaping, mowing, basic carpentry, and electrical and mechanical repairs. Performs equipment maintenance on vehicles, other machinery and forestry tools. Maintains the forest road system and harrows existing fire-lines. Assists foresters with other forest management activities, including stand description, prescribed burning, reforestation, insect and disease control, ecosystem restoration, and boundary line marking. Researches, performs and reports on specific projects related to resource management. Conducts any required wildlife habitat management work on the tract and controls exotic plant pests which may occur on the area. Insures that endangered and threatened species are protected on the property. Performs other duties as assigned in a timely manner. 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.
