Park Ranger - Starkey Wilderness Park

Salary$13.23 - $21.59 Hourly LocationNew Port Richey, FL Job TypeFull Time DepartmentParks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources Job Number2021-506 Closing

8/12/2021 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Disclosure/General Description

Salary Disclosure:
Starting Salary: $13.23
Pay Grade: N27

Current Pasco County Employees: Please refer to the Personnel Policy & Procedure Manual for starting salary information.

Department: Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources

Location: New Port Richey - Starkey Wilderness Park

General Description: Entry level position performing semi-skilled manual labor in connection with general maintenance, camping areas, and upkeep of grounds, facilities, and buildings. Performs routine duties under limited supervision for parks and special events at facilities.

WORK SCHEDULE IS MOSTLY EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Essential Job Functions

Operates and assists with light-duty construction, renovation, modification, installation, and repair of buildings, fences, trails, service roads, fire lanes, boardwalks, campsites, picnic sites, boat ramps, docks and all other necessary facilities in Pasco County and cleanliness of grounds and facilities, as well as maintenance of equipment required in the performance of duties.

Keeps apprised of monthly events, via reservation software, and coordinates scheduled activities with public's use of the facilities to ensure the enjoyment of all involved. Cleans, mows, edges, trims, and generally maintains grounds, recreation areas, beaches, plants, prunes, and trims bushes, shrubs, and trees. Places and removes sod and other landscape materials. Assists with watering, spraying, and fertilizing. Assists with inspection and maintenance of all site amenities and natural resource management.

Cleans and performs various custodial duties within buildings and facilities, including emptying trash and cleaning rest rooms. Assists with basic building maintenance such as painting, repairing doors, changing A/C air filters and light bulbs. Assists with monitoring and maintaining operating supplies.

Assists with public relations, including enforcement of rules and regulations and providing information. Assists in providing outdoor recreation and environmental education programs. Assists with maintaining basic written records, data collection, and reports pertaining to daily and weekly activities. Helps keep supervision and administration informed orally and in writing.

Ensures park rules are enforced pertaining to all natural and historical and archeological facilities and resources are used for the enjoyment of the visitor. Ability to learn and implement natural resource management techniques. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general methods of maintaining grounds, camping and buildings.
• Knowledge of the methods and tools used in this work.
• Ability to use hand tools and to operate light-duty construction/maintenance equipment in the performance of basic construction and maintenance activities.
• Ability to understand and carry out general oral and written instructions.
• Ability to convey basic information orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal courteously and respectfully with the public.
• Skill in the use of hand tools utilized in basic construction/maintenance activities.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, and walk frequently. Ability to perform manual labor duties out-of-doors, sometimes under adverse conditions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year of experience in general facilities and maintenance.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.