Park Ranger-Independence Farm

US Lawns; Lake City (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina Retirement System

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Onsite Health Clinic

Job summary

Florence County is seeking a Park Ranger to enforce regulations, protect facilities, and provide visitors with information about the park's recreational resources and natural history.

The role includes patrols, custodial duties, event preparation, fee collection, and operating equipment, with supervision from the Park Ranger Supervisor to maintain safe, welcoming parks for all visitors.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year general maintenance experience.
• Understanding of protecting and maintaining park natural areas is desired.
• Basic knowledge of canoeing/kayaking is desired.
• Must possess a valid SC driver’s license.
• Must possess or complete First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the park to enforce rules and safeguard facilities.
• Performs custodial and housekeeping duties of park facilities to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Conducts regular walk-throughs with Park Ranger Supervisor to identify maintenance needs.
• Prepares rental facilities for events; checks in customers and overnight guests; secures buildings after events.
• Collects fees, makes change, completes related documentation, and reconciles funds.
• Operates a variety of small and large engine equipment and tools.
• Evaluates equipment and supplies needs and reports findings to supervisor.
• Uses judgment in handling inquiries and information.

Skills

Canoeing/kayaking knowledge

Valid SC driver's license

First Aid and CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Independence Farm Park Ranger enforces park regulations and policies to ensure a safe and enjoyable visitor experience; provides information to visitors about the park’s recreational resources, cultural and natural history of the park.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols the park to enforce rules and regulations, and to safeguard and preserve park facilities.
• Performs custodial and housekeeping activities of all park facilities to ensure the attractiveness, cleanliness, and safety of the park to meet and exceed established standards.
• Performs regular park walk-throughs with Park Ranger Supervisor to identify areas needing maintenance or repair.
• Prepares rental facilities for all events; check-in customers and overnight guests; remains on property to attend to customer needs; secures buildings and park upon completion of events.
• Collects fees, make changes; completes all related documentation; reconciles and secures funds.
• Ability to operate a variety of small and large engine equipment: various hand and power tools, tractor, backhoe, and other similar equipment.
• Evaluates the need for equipment, supplies and materials; reports findings to Park Ranger Supervisor.
• Exercises appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyzes and projects consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assists in planning and scheduling the park’s maintenance program.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, and one year general maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• An understanding of the principles and practices involved in protecting and maintaining park natural areas and/or natural resource management is desired.
• Basic knowledge of canoeing/kayaking is desired.
• Must possess a valid S.C. driver’s license.
• Must possess, or able to successfully complete, First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be subject to exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness, dust, gas, or fumes, and require the use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
• Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 50 lb. objects regularly.
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities