Park Ranger 3

Pinellas County Government

HR-Sawgrass Lake Park, FL

Performs highly skilled direct public contact work in the operation, maintenance, and security of an assigned park or park facility, interpreting and enforcing rules and regulations; maintains grounds, buildings, and appurtenances; assists the public by providing information, directions, guidance, and first-aid; may perform grounds and landscape maintenance tasks and facility maintenance; performs routine driving and maintenance of vehicles and uses of radio communications; enforces rules and regulations per Chapter 90, Pinellas County Ordinances, and issues citations for park ordinance violations per Chapter 122, Pinellas County Ordinances.

Work Location: Sawgrass Lake Park 7400 25th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33702 and A.L. Anderson Park 39699 U.S. 19, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; varied shift with an alternating standby weekend schedule

What Will You Do?

Act as lead worker in the absence of a Chief Park Ranger at a regional park facility or within a park district comprised of several regional parks.
Provide technical skills in the field areas of land management, grounds, and facility maintenance, park interpretation, rules enforcement, and the proper maintenance and operation of tools and power equipment.
Work closely with other government agencies, volunteers, and non-profit organizations to further the management goals of a regional park or regional park district, which may include prescribed burning, mechanical, and chemical invasive plant management, and various park project management.
Work independently, or as part of a team, to oversee the maintenance and operation of a regional park or park facility.
Patrol parks, boat ramps, beach accesses, campgrounds, and trails in assigned areas, using assigned vehicles or bicycles and patrols on foot as necessary in areas otherwise inaccessible, or when closer scrutiny is necessary.
Direct and control vehicular traffic, makes traffic counts and surveys, and protects park property.
Provide general landscape maintenance as assigned, which includes the use of hand tools and power equipment and the application of herbicides, insecticides, or other chemicals.
Clean and repair restrooms, shelters, and other buildings.
Perform first-aid as required.
Explain department policies.
Investigate disturbances or suspicious circumstances and, when necessary, enforces rules and regulations through appropriate intervention.
Write and issue citations to park patrons for violating park rules or regulations and appears in court as an expert witness when required.
Maintain continual communications with appropriate Chief Park Ranger and law enforcement agencies.
Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and sanitary condition of all park and recreation facilities and requests appropriate supplies when necessary.
Respond to questions from the public and gives information concerning park and recreation facilities, historical sites, rules, regulations, and other related matters.
Coordinate volunteer personnel activities as needed.
Maintain the tools, equipment, and devices necessary to ensure the successful operation of a park or facility.
Oversee special projects or activities relating to park construction, park management, other related activities.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.

What Do You Need?

Experience: General maintenance, landscaping, park operations, or related direct public contact work.

Education: Natural resources, park administration, leisure studies, forestry, botany, or related field and one (1) year of experience

3 years’ experience as described above.
Associate’s degree and at least 1 year of experience as described above.
Bachelor’s or higher level-degree as described above.
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.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Employee must possess and maintain a valid certification as a Parking Enforcement Specialist, as outlined in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, within one year of employment.
Employee must possess and maintain valid certificates indicating successful completion of First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), within 6 months of employment.

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
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