| DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARKS JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (Anticipated Vacancy) CLASS TITLE: PARK RANGER POSITION NUMBER: 37020565 BASE SALARY: $1,970.45 month plus $46.80 CAD LOCATION: HONEYMOON ISLAND ADMINISTRATION #1 Causeway Boulevard Dunedin, FL 34698 ADVERTISING METHOD _X__INTERNAL E-MAIL __X__PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM CLOSING DATE: 6/13/08 (This is a non-resident position) POSITION DESCRIPTION: A challenging opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hard working individual to fill a non-resident Park Ranger position at Honeymoon Island Administration. The candidate will be required to work independently with minimal supervision providing visitor services, resource management, administration, maintenance and protection of park and guests. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, controls burning techniques and maintains fire lanes. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans recognizes communities and maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements water resources management plans. VISITOR SERVICES: Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and service via tours, walks, and campfire programs. MAINTENANCE: Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and all other necessary facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. ADMINISTRATION: Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including fees, receipts, visitor use, visitor contacts, patrols, wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicles, boat, and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs. Answers correspondence and maintains park files. PROTECTION: Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor. Performs other duties as required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Ability to: follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner; understand and apply rules, directives, and policies, laws and regulations; conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems; participate in all aspects of resource management including prescribed burning, physical and chemical exotic plant removal; work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays; do grounds and building cleaning and maintenance; work out-of-doors and in; lift 40 pounds, assist in transporting lumber and other supplies weighing 100 pounds or more; operate! radio equipment; maintain a valid driver's license. Skill and ability to use assorted power tools and equipment; operate motor vehicles and boats up to 40 feet in length. Ability to successfully complete ranger academy during probationary period. How to Apply: Since this position is being advertised through People First, please apply as follows by the closing date - Go to" https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm and complete your application electronically. If submitting a paper application, you will need to have it faxed to People First at fax #1/904/636-2627 by the closing date listed on the vacancy, they will scan your application into the applicant pool for that particular vacancy. If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Beauchamp at 727-469-5943. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Veterans' preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. | 
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