Requisition No: 882149
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PARK RANGER - 37000544
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37000544
Salary: $3,333.34 month/$40,000.00 annual
Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2026
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Park Ranger 37000544
PACK TEST POSITION
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Open Competitive
This position is in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Closing Date:09/11/2026
and Responsibilities:
Park Ranger - 37000544
Grayton 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 can 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.
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. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Prepares and conducts natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via tours, walks, and campfire programs. Assist with the planning of and participate in special events as directed by park management. At all times present a professional Florida Park Service public image.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT- Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, utilizes prescribed fire 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.
MAINTENANCE - Constructs, maintains, and repairs small buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and other park facilities. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities. Maintains/repairs equipment, including small engines, vehicles, tractors, appliances, water, sewer and electric 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, vehicle, 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. Use office machines, including but not limited to cash register, 2-way radio, calculator, fax, copier and computer. Maintains time and attendance information through People First; uses Outlook for e-mail communications. Performs computer and cash register transactions and reconciliation of receipts.
PROTECTION - Interpret park rules pertaining to all natural, historical and archaeological facilities and resources and use thereof for the enjoyment of the visitor. Perform routine patrols and security checks. Maintain a constant lookout for safety concerns and take appropriate action to correct any observed concerns in a timely, effective manner.
Other-Performs other related duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Minimum Qualifications:
Pack Test Requirement:
Successful completion of moderate pack test. Prior to being hired, an applicant will be given a single opportunity to take and successfully complete a supervised moderate pack test at a date and location to be announced. The Moderate pack test requires applicant to complete a two mile walk while carrying 25 pounds in under 30 minutes.
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:
$3,333.34 month/$40,000.00 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:
Grayton Beach State Park
357 Main Park Road
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Grayton Beach State Park (GBSP) is located in Santa Rosa Beach, in the community of Grayton Beach on Scenic 30A. This Recreation Area manages 2000 acres of land on the Gulf of Mexico. There are 61 campsites with electric, water and sewer plus 15 duplex cabins. The Park has a 1 mile dune nature trail and a 4 ½ mile hiking/biking forest trail. The Park provides 3 miles of white quartz-sand beaches, a home to threatened-endangered sea turtles, shorebirds and dune systems There will also be opportunities for resource management and wildlife monitoring.
floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails
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:
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
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.
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