Park Ranger

State of Florida

. Explain facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBig Pine Key • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in visitor engagement, interpretive program development, and facility maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective communication. Capable of managing visitor inquiries and maintaining public relations in a dynamic environment.

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Visitor EngagementInterpretive Program DevelopmentFacility MaintenanceEffective CommunicationValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Report PreparationPlant Community RecognitionSite Restoration ImplementationWater Resources ManagementWildlife ManagementPhysical Labor with Power ToolsCash HandlingBoat Operation up to 30’Building and Trail MaintenanceErosion Control

Soft Skills

Effective Verbal CommunicationTactful Visitor InteractionRelationship BuildingProblem ResolutionTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Office EquipmentCash RegistersCredit Card MachinesComputersChainsawsLawn MowersWeed EatersBlowersATVsMotor Vehicles

Certifications & Qualifications

Completion of Ranger AcademyBackground Check Clearance

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsVisitor ServicesNatural HistoryCultural HistoryPark ManagementRecreational SkillsSafety RegulationsMaintenance and RepairEnvironmental StewardshipInterpretive Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Explain facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education
Meet visitors, answer questions, and provide information and directions
Resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations
Collect admission and tour fees
Provide natural and cultural history interpretive programs through guided tours, campfire programs, and recreational skills programs
Operate office equipment, cash registers, credit card machines, and computers
Recognize plant communities and implement site restoration projects, including reforestation and erosion control
Implement water resources, vegetation, and wildlife management plans
Construct, maintain, and repair buildings, fences, trails, roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks, and other facilities
Maintain cleanliness of park grounds and facilities
Operate chainsaws, lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, ATVs, and motor vehicles up to 2-ton class
Maintain underwater areas of the park
Prepare reports on fees, receipts, visitor use, patrols, wildlife sightings, accidents, incidents, equipment operations, and property records
Answer telephones, operate radio equipment, and maintain logs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid driver’s license
Completion of Ranger Academy
Successfully complete background and fingerprint check
Follow verbal and written instructions
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Prepare reports
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Perform physical labor utilizing power/electrical/gas tools and equipment in maintenance and repair work
Deal with visitor inquiries in a tactful, efficient and courteous manner
Understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
Work rotating shifts including nights, holidays and weekends
Develop and conduct interpretive programs
Handle money and balance cash receipts
Work on and around water and safely operate boats up to 30’ in length with outboard motor, in all types of conditions on a daily basis
Maintain the physical ability to transport 50 pounds individually and 100 pounds jointly
Must be able to successfully complete Ranger Academy and background screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Tuition waivers
Veterans’ Preference for eligible candidates
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities