Park Ranger I Position Available In Colleton, South Carolina

Park Ranger I State of South Carolina Colleton County, SC Job Responsibilities A paddler’s paradise, this Lowcountry park sits a short distance from I-95 and connects to Givhans Ferry State Park via 23 miles of blackwater river. Colleton State Park provides easy access to the Edisto River, one of the longest free flowing, blackwater rivers in the country, and serves as the headquarters for the Edisto River canoe and kayak trail.

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.

Duties:

1) Assists with park administrative duties in accordance with Department guidelines and procedures and planning of long and short-term goals. 2) Collect and account for revenue and produce required reports. 3) Instruct, supervise and perform routine and preventative maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment to meet established standards. 4) Manages assigned specific operations to include public use areas, retail operations and facilities. 5) Maintains a safe work environment. Assists with long and short term maintenance planning and provides required reports. Makes frequent inspections to assure satisfactory conditions. 6) Performs continuous public relation activities for the park by the distribution of general park and park service information, educational and recreational activities as required. 7) Employee will be required to live in designated park housing to provide for security, safety and emergency response. 8) Practice and promote teamwork within the SC State Park Service, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year. 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:

1) Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking, 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. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays. Position requires residency in agency provided housing. 2) Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver’s License. 3) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Additional Comments Actual Job Location:

Colleton 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.