Part-time OPS Park Ranger role with the Florida Forest Service, focused on keeping Pine Log State Forest facilities clean, safe, and well-maintained. You’ll handle routine groundskeeping, restroom/office cleaning, and basic site repairs, with occasional travel and emergency response as needed. Standout perk: access to certain State of Florida OPS benefits (eligibility-based), including group insurance and retirement savings plans.
- State group insurance (eligibility-based)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
- 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan
Salary
$15.00/Hourly Posting Closing Date: 06/12/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolOPS PARK RANGERFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY --THIS IS A PART-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***
CONTACT:
Lisa Reynolds,
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Requires a valid driver license.
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional to moderate travel required.
Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
This position is located at 5583A Longleaf Road, Ebro, Florida at Pine Log State Forest in Washington County.
NOTES:
To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES:
Clean and stock restrooms Sweep floors, wipe down counters and sinks Blow off areas around BBQ grills and other fixed structures at trailheads Brush cobwebs from pavilion rafters, under benches & tables, and on exterior of structures Remove ashes from BBQ grill and fire rings if needed Conduct general maintenance of the site to include plumbing repairs and replacement of camping or trailhead signs/kiosks Remove fallen limbs, debris, & trash from grounds Mowing, weed-eating, and general landscaping Clean office areas, trash receptacles, and restrooms Assist in other projects as needed
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.
Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*); Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at or go to:
SPECIAL NOTES: Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.