Meet the Manatee People
Meet Mr. Jeff Jauschneg:
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Married: Yes
Kids: One 2 year old boy
Education: I went to a seasonal law enforcement school in North Carolina. I also took a wilderness EMT (emergency medical training) class.
Job Title: Park Ranger, Refuge Officer
Employer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
How long on job: 4 months
Previous Job Experience: I was an Army paratrooper until 1990. I have worked seasonal jobs for the National Park Service. Last summer I was in law enforcement on the Chinook Trail in Alaska. My official title was Trail Ranger.
What my job is: Assisting Steve Rees in law enforcement. Also, part of our job is fixing broken sanctuary ropes and maintaining the signs.
What I like best about my job: Being in the water or on the water in a boat.
What don't like most about my job: Not knowing the answers because I am new.
Advice for kids who would like to have a job like mine: There are summer work programs for college students, especially if you know a foreign language. If you can speak to foreign tourists, you will have no trouble getting a job. You can ask for a seasonal job application online at usajobs.opm.gov.
Favorite Sport: Tennis, golf, fishing
Goals: Since I am a seasonal employee, my goal is to get a permanent job with the Fish and Wildlife Service. I would prefer to stay here in Crystal River but there are not any openings for permanent employees right now. I have applied for permanent jobs elsewhere and will be leaving here in April.