Park Ranger I

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism oversees Kings Mountain State Park. This role supports park operations, maintenance, and visitor services, with responsibilities spanning administrative duties, revenue reporting, and safety inspections.

A unique requirement is residency in agency-provided park housing and a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. The position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication with visitors and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Park Management or related field with one year of park ranger experience or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Residency in agency provided housing.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends, nights and holidays.
• Medium to heavy lifting, walking and standing on uneven terrain; exposure to weather and cleaning agents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall operation and maintenance of a State Park.
• Perform duties per Department policies and SOPs and plan long/short-term goals.
• Assume Park Manager responsibilities in their absence.
• Manage park operations including public use areas, retail, and facilities.
• Disseminate information to visitors during programs and interactions.
• Promote teamwork within the park, region and agency stakeholders.
• Live in designated park housing to provide security and emergency response.
• Instruct, supervise and perform monthly safety inspections of grounds, buildings and equipment.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Piedmont’s Kings Mountain State Park has miles of forested trails perfect for supreme Kings Mountain hiking, two fishing lakes, and sits adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, one of many national park Revolutionary War sites. Local crowds flock to the park during regularly scheduled special events and for the abundance of hiking and equestrian trails. The park is an excellent place to come see the leaf changes in the fall.

Job Responsibilities

The Piedmont’s Kings Mountain State Park has miles of forested trails perfect for supreme Kings Mountain hiking, two fishing lakes, and sits adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, one of many national park Revolutionary War sites. Local crowds flock to the park during regularly scheduled special events and for the abundance of hiking and equestrian trails. The park is an excellent place to come see the leaf changes in the fall.

Job Purpose And Duties

Under general supervision, assists with overall operation and maintenance of a State Park. Performs diversified duties as governed by general instruction, policies and standard operating procedures of the Department. Assumes the responsibilities of the Park Manager in the absence of higher-level employees.

• Assists with park administrative duties in accordance with Department guidelines and procedures and planning of long and short-term goals.


• Collect and account for revenue and produce required reports.


• Instruct, supervise and perform routine and preventative maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment to meet established standards.


• Manages assigned specific operations to include public use areas, retail operations and facilities.


• Disseminate information to visitors whether in a park program or through general interactions with visitors.


• Practice and promote teamwork within the park and/or region, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.


• Employee will be required to live in designated park housing to provide for security, safety and emergency response.


• Instruct, supervise and perform monthly safety inspections on grounds, buildings and equipment to meet established standards. Maintains a safe work environment by providing a safe environment for park visitors and other park employees.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Associate degree in Park Management or related field with one (1) year of park ranger experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking, and standing on uneven terrain, crawling, and walking at heights. Exposure to weather conditions, cleaning agents and other material used in maintaining park facilities and grounds. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays. Position requires residency in agency provided housing.


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Classification may require successful completion of law enforcement training as prescribed by state law. Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.

Additional Comments

Actual Job Location: Kings Mountain State Park
Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

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