Assistant Park Manager Position Available In McCormick, South Carolina

Assistant Park Manager

Salary
$49,647.00 Annually
Location McCormick County, SC
Job Type
FTE – Full-Time
Job Number
173495
Agency
Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Division
Hickory Knob State Park
Opening Date
02/13/2025
Closing Date
2/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement
Yes

Class Code:

LB30

Position Number:

60022479

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.
Pay Band
Band 4
Hiring Range – Min.
$49,647.00
Hiring Range – Max.
$49,647.00
Opening Date
02/17/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. A State application MUST be submitted electronically through the www.careers.sc.gov website.
Residency Requirement (specifics):
Residency in agency-provided housing is required. Employee will be required to sign a residency agreement, which outlines the expectations for rent and utilities.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Along the rolling, wooded shoreline of the 71,000-acre Strom Thurmond Reservoir, sits Hickory Knob, a full-service, lakeside South Carolina golf resort and remote state park all rolled into one.
Tucked away in a serene, remote location, the parks many amenities and recreational opportunities are a pleasant surprise for many. Hickory Knob operates an 18-hole championship golf course, buffet restaurant, skeet shooting, boat ramp, archery range, meeting facilities and more than 70 lodge-style rooms. This South Carolina golf resort is an ideal location for a family getaway, reunion or a business meeting or retreat.

Job Purpose and Duties:

To effectively oversee and coordinate multiple administrative and operational aspects of Hickory Knob State Resort Park. Position carries full authority of Park Manager in his/her absence.
1) Coordinates and oversees administration and operation of Hickory Knob and Baker Creek campgrounds.
2) Assists and Supervises Maintenance Supervisor and coordinates park facilities and grounds maintenance needs and ensures they are completed.
3) Coordinates and oversees the administration and operation of all Overnight Accommodations, Rental Facilities, and Equipment.
4) Coordinates and oversees primary administrative activities and processes.
5) Assists Park Manager in managing the overall business aspects of the park in relation to profitability.
6) Assists park manager to direct all staff to ensure that all operations are conducted in accordance with established procedures, policies and guidelines.
7) Practice and promote teamwork within the work unit/office, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.
8) Employee will be required to live in designated park housing to provide for security, safety and emergency response.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Park Administration, Business Management or related field and 2 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

1) Ability to coordinate multiple administrative and operational aspects of a large State Park operation and perform related activities, with detailed knowledge of related processes, procedures and guidelines. Ability to effectively coordinate the activities of subordinates. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and interact positively with customers. Skills necessary to effectively receive, formulate and disseminate information within various applications through the agency’s computer network, and operate various types of office equipment.
2) Must possess a valid S.C. Driver’s License.
Additional Comments

Actual Job Location:

Hickory Knob State Resort 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.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Address
1205 Pendleton Street
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-734-0861
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