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Givhans Ferry State Park

Assistant Park Ranger

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $15/hr

Posted: 6 days ago

Location: Ridgeville, SC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Park Ranger leads informational programs for park visitors about the history and environmental features of public parks, and promote awareness of protecting park land. Welcomes and provides assistance to park visitors, assists with educational programs, oversees park events and activities and patrols park land.

$61,317 / year median in South Carolina

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB TITLE

Assistant Park Ranger

LOCATION

Dorchester County, South Carolina 746 Givhans Ferry Rd., Ridgeville, SC 29472

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time Temporary/Hourly PAY:

$15/HOURLY

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

40 hour/week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with park administrative duties in accordance with Department guidelines and procedures and planning of long and short-term goals. Collects and accounts for revenue and produces required reports. Instructs, supervises and performs routine and preventative maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment. Manages assigned specific operations to include public use areas, retail operations and facilities. Performs law enforcement activities within his/her authority and established policy. Maintains a safe work environment, serves as Safety Officer for the park. Assists in control of inventories of equipment, supplies and retail items by issue, use and counts; completes data reports. Interprets the cultural and natural resources of the State Park Service to park visitors.

MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid South Carolina Driver's License. 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 materials used in maintaining park facilities and grounds. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. •Candidates MUST specifically meet these required qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and experience to be considered for this position.•

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in Park Management or a related field.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Applications can be picked up at the park or requested via email. Email all correspondence and completed applications to kfoley@scprt.com . The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance On-the-job training Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person