Park Ranger I

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism seeks a dedicated professional to assist with park operations and maintenance, stepping in as Park Manager as needed. You will lead routine maintenance, supervise staff, manage public use areas, and help ensure safety and visitor satisfaction.

The role requires residency in park housing, flexibility for weekends/nights, and a valid SC driver's license. A associate degree in Park Management or related field is preferred.

Formación

• Associate degree in Park Management or related field; 1 year park ranger experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Residency in agency provided housing is required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with park operation and maintenance under supervision.
• Collect and account for revenue and prepare required reports.
• Instruct, supervise and perform routine and preventive maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment.
• Manage assigned operations including public use areas, retail, and facilities.
• Disseminate information to visitors during programs or interactions.
• Represent the office on agency teams and promote teamwork.
• Live in designated park housing for security and emergency response.
• Perform monthly safety inspections and maintain a safe work environment.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Public service

Safety awareness

Educación

Associate degree in Park Management

Herramientas

South Carolina Driver's License

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

Actual Job Location: Kings Mountain 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, Affi­rmative Action employer.