Park Ranger Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/5047014) Apply  Park Ranger Salary $18.50 - $23.00 Hourly Location FL, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07632KH Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 08/20/2025 Closing Date 8/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description As a Park Ranger, you will patrol Lee County parks, beaches, boat ramps, natural areas, and recreation facilities. Your main job is to ensure that visitors follow county rules and enjoy a safe experience. You'll educate the public, monitor park safety, and help protect our natural resources. Duties and Responsibilities + Patrol parks, preserves, beaches, boat ramps, aquatic centers, athletic fields, and sports complexes using a vehicle, bicycle, ATV, boat, or on foot. + Enforce county ordinances and park rules through education, warnings, and citations. + Provide on-the-spot educational information to visitors about park use, wildlife, and natural areas. + Communicate with visitors, volunteers, and park user groups about recreational opportunities and park resources. + Report and/or address safety hazards during patrols. + Refer serious incidents to law enforcement when necessary. + Monitor park boundaries and assist with basic fence repairs when assigned. + May supervise interns and volunteers in the field. + Maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times. Additional Information: + This is a non-sworn, unarmed, uniformed position. + Park Rangers are expected to use good judgment and remain calm while handling situations involving the public. + Must be able to work independently and follow all county policies and procedures. + Other duties may be assigned as needed. Education, Experience, Licensing + High school diploma or GED required. + One year of experience in: + Public safety or closely related + Park or facility patrol and rule enforcement + Wildlife education or interpreting natural resources + Reporting or correcting safety issues + Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record. Training Requirements (To Be Completed Within 6 Months of Hire): + Lee County Code Enforcement Training + Parking Enforcement Certification + CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification + Off-road vehicle/ATV operation training + Florida Boater Safety Card (preferred, may be required depending on assignment) Supplemental Information + Four 10-hour shifts per week (40 hours total). + Must be flexible to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. + You may be assigned to different locations across the county during your shift. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 How many years of experience do you have in patrolling or rule enforcement? + None + Less than 1 year + 1–2 years + 3 or more years 02 Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? + Yes + No 03 The work days and hours may vary to include evenings, weekends and holidays. Are you able to work this schedule? + Yes + No 04 Do you possess or are you able to successfully complete ATV, Code Enforcement, and Parking Enforcement training within six months of employment? + Yes, I have completed ATV, Code Enforcement, and Parking Enforcement training. + No, I have not completed ATV, Code Enforcement, and Parking Enforcement training, but have the ability to complete them within six months of employment. + No, I have not completed these trainings, and do not have the ability to obtain them within six months of employment. 05 Are you certified in CPR, A.E.D., and First Aid, or have the ability to obtain these certifications within six months of employment? + Yes, I am certified in CPR, A.E.D., and First Aid. + Yes, I am certified in CPR, with the ability to obtain A.E.D. and First Aid certifications within six months of employment. + No, I am not certified in CPR, A.E.D., and First Aid, but will be able to obtain all of these certifications within 6 months of employment. + No, I do not have these certifications, and do not have the ability to obtain them within six months of employment. 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