Park Ranger 1

Join the high performing team at Ft De Soto Park and help care for the jewel of Pinellas County's Park system after dark. This position is highly independent work using sound judgement to ensure the safety and security of park patrons as well as the natural environment. This position oversees after-hour operations at Ft De Soto. Work includes but not limited to: work as part of a team to close the park at sunset, monitor the campground and ensure adherence to the 10pm quite hour, patrol the 24-hour boat ramp, and respond to emergency situations as needed.

This Park Ranger 1 position is located at: Fort De Soto Park 3500 Pinellas Bayway S. Tierra Verde, FL 33715

Work Schedule: Late Ranger: Wednesday - Saturday; 2:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Due to the hours, there is also a 5% pay differential in addition to the base pay

What Will You Do?

• Ensure parking fee compliance, conduct surveys and conduct attendance counts.
• Monitor and maintain appearances, cleanliness and sanitary condition of all PCR facilities including restrooms.
• Maintain equipment necessary to perform job tasks.
• Interpret Park ecology to visitors; respond to inquiries.
• Enforce Chapter 90 Ordinance: issues citations as necessary.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

What Do You Need?

• At least 1 year of experience in general maintenance, landscaping, park operations or related direct public contact work.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
• Must be able to work holidays, nights and weekends.
• Must obtain certification as a Parking Enforcement Specialist as outlined in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes within one year of employment (training provided by management).
• Must obtain within six months of hire valid certificates indicating successful completion of First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (Training provided by management).
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work outside under a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to enforce PCR rules and county ordinances.

What We Offer You!

• Our benefits rank among the top in the area! Check it out!
• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have tuition reimbursement, wellness, and deferred compensation programs to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Want to learn more?

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Park Ranger 1