What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARK RANGER position at State of Florida- Environmental Protection?
Requisition No: 872475
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37001997
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37001997
Salary: $2,896.67 month/$34,760.00 annual
Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026
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Park Ranger (37001997)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in Crawfordville, FL
Closing Date: 04/21/2026
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Parks is looking for a self-motivated, hard-working and well-organized individual, with strong resource management, visitor services, protection, administrative and maintenance experience to fill a unique “roving” Park Ranger. This position also supports park operations at the Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Parks which includes: Econfina River State Park, Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park, Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park, Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park, San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park, St. Marks River Preserve State Park, and the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via tours, walks, and campfire programs.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, utilizes control burning techniques and maintains fire lanes. Participates in the execution of all facets of prescribed fire. Implements vegetation and wildfire 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.
MAINTENANCE – Constructs, maintains and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, 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, visitors use, visitor contacts, patrols wildlife sightings and population counts, accidents, crisis and miscellaneous incidents, vehicle, boat, and equipment operations, property records, purchase orders and requisitions, etc. Answers telephone, operates radio equipment and maintains logs. Answer telephone reconciliation of receipts.
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.
OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Carpentry, electrical and mechanical repairs
- General maintenance of facilities and equipment
- Good public relations and ability to deal with people effectively
- Resource management techniques and ability to participate in all aspects of resource management
- Basic prescribed/wildfire concepts
SKILL IN:
- Using various hand tools
- Small engines
- Using power tools
- Operations of vehicles
ABILITY TO:
- Handle computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts
- Participate in all facets of resource management
- Communicate effectively verbally, and in writing
- Work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Understand and apply rules, directives, laws, regulations and policies
- Effectively work with others
- Effectively work well alone
- Identify and investigate problems
- Conduct various environmental and cultural history interpretive programs and services
- Handle administrative duties
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Required to complete ranger academy
Position of Special Trust Requirement:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
Pay:
$2,896.67 month/$34,760.00 annual
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. 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:
Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Parks
1358 Old Woodville Rd
Crawfordville, FL 32327
The parks that make up the Tallahassee/St Marks Geo Parks are; Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park, Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park, Lake Talquin State Park, Natural Bridge Historic Battlefield State Park, St Marks River Preserve State Park, San Marcos de Apalachee Historic State Park, Econfina River State Park, the Tallahassee to St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail. The Tallahassee/St. Marks Geo Parks grouping of parks offer and exciting cultural and natural resource experience to both the visitor and staff assigned to these unique areas. The office for this position is located inside the Tallahassee/St Marks Geo Parks Administration complex along the Tallahassee to St Marks Historic Railroad Trail in Wakulla Station, 1358 Old Woodville Rd. Crawfordville, FL 32327
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;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Tuition waivers;
- Total Compensation Estimator Tool
- And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Special Notes:
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Salary : $34,760