Off-Park Ranger

State of South Carolina; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, seeks a Park Ranger for Lee State Park in Lee County. The role involves maintaining park facilities, supervising operations, and guiding visitor programs along the Lynches River and park grounds.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in Park Management or related field with 1 year of ranger experience, strong communication skills, and a valid SC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Park Management or related field; 1 year Park Ranger experience or equivalent
• Must possess valid South Carolina driver's license
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with park administrative duties and planning of short- and long-term goals.
• Collect and account for revenue; prepare required reports.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment; ensure safety.
• Oversee operations for retail, public use areas, rentals, shelter and facility operations.
• Enforce park rules and policies within department guidelines.
• Assist in inventory control and related reporting.
• Interpret natural and cultural resources for park visitors.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Park Management or related field

Job description

Posting number: 192912

Department: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Division: Lee State Park

Job classification: Park Ranger

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks

Summary

One of several CCC parks in the state, Lee State Park was built in 1935 by the CCC in order to provide riverside recreational opportunities for the residents of Lee County, South Carolina.
Along the Lynches River, which runs through Lee County, South Carolina and is partially protected from development by the state of South Carolina, kayaking and canoeing trips can be taken through the park’s hardwood forest floodplain.
Fishing may also be enjoyed from along the banks of the river and children can fish for catfish in the park’s artesian pond.
The park’s rich diversity of natural habitats and wildlife make it an ideal setting for nature walks and the interpretive, educational programs hosted on site.
Equestrian facilities are also available.
Lee State Park is one of the shrinking number of CCC parks with surviving structures that display the classic Conservation Corps architecture.

Job Purpose and Duties

1. 1) Improve self and professional development skills.
2. 2) Assists with park administrative duties in accordance with Department policy and procedures and planning of long and short-term goals. Administrative duties include, but are not limited to time sheets, camping rentals, reservations, end of day close outs, weekly deposits, and annual park planning.
3. 3) Collect and account for revenue and produce required reports.
4. 4) Instruct, supervise and perform routine and preventative maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment to meet established standards. Maintains a safe work environment.
5. 5) Manages assigned specific operations to include retail, public use areas, rentals, and shelter, and facility operations.
6. 6) Enforces park rules, regulations, and policies within established limits and in accordance with department policy.
7. 7) Assists in control of inventories of equipment, supplies, and other items. Complete related reports as required.
8. 8) Interprets the cultural and natural resources of the State Park Service to park visitors.

Examples of duties

Associates degree in Park Management or related field with one(1) years of Park Ranger experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

1. 1) Position requires medium to heavy lifting, bending, waling, and standing on uneven terrain, crawling and working at heights. Exposure to weather conditions, cleaning agents, and other material used in maintaining park facilities and grounds. Works with office equipment such as computers, calculators, ect. Position will require frequent travel between Woods Bay and Lee State Natural Area.
2. 2) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
3. 3) Must posses valid South Carolina's Drivers license.

Supplemental information

Actual Job Location: Lee State Park

Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affiantive Action employer.