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YORK COUNTY, SC
Assistant Park Ranger
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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
Job Description
Job Description About us York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success. Mission Statement
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Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information. Annual Leave Probationary and part-time county employees that work at least 20 hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New-Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours. Earning Rate for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees who are scheduled to work twenty (20) to twenty-nine (29) hours per week will earn 4.0 hours of annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period Parental Leave Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child. Bereavement Leave Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child. Sick Leave Part-time and probationary county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Temporary employees will not accrue sick leave time. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave. Earning Rate of Sick Leave Part-time employees that work twenty (20) to twenty-nine (29) hours per week earn paid sick leave at a rate of 4 hours per month. Part-time employees who work less than twenty (20) hours per week will not earn sick leave. Paid Holiday's for regular part-time employees who work more than 20 hours per week. The following days may be observed as paid holidays for
Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information. Longevity Allowance Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule. Longevity Allowance Years of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount 10-14 Years $20.00 15-19 Years $25.00 20-24 Years $30.00 25-29 Years $35.00 30-34 Years $40.00 35-39 Years $45.00 40+ Years $50.00 Parental Leave Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child. Bereavement Leave Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child Annual Leave Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours. Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period. Sick Leave Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave. Earning Rate of Sick Leave Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period. Paid Holiday's The following days may be observed as paid holidays for
- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner. Vision Statement
- York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed. Core Values
- Excellence through Professionalism Respect
- respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule
- treat others as you want to be treated. Dedicated
- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best. Integrity
- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles. Knowledgeable
- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement. Friendly
- service with a smile.
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Work Schedule:
24 hours weekly to cover operation needs.Park Hoursare:
Friday 7AM-6PM, Saturday 7AM-6PM, Sunday 7AM-6PM, and Monday 7AM-6PM Our Total Compensation Package:
Compensation- competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
Conferences Duties and Responsibilities:
Constant monitoring of Park Property for safety hazards. Driving between County parks including but not limited to Allison Creek and Ebenezer is required. At times may need to drive a county truck to collect trash if our equipment needs to be serviced. Responds to unexpected problems with electrical and or water systems and repair. Removes downed limbs, leaves and debris. Removes trash and debris from parks using various equipment to assist. Providing information to visitors on topics such as fish, wildlife, boating, local history and geography. Enforces Park rules and regulations such as length of stay, no alcohol and dog leash requirements to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors. Performs clerical work such as answering and returning phone calls, registering campers, assisting with camping and shelter reservations, and collecting fees from day area/ boat ramp users. Assists with traffic control measures during peak seasons. Performs janitorial duties in public restroom facilities. Performs related work as assigned. About youMinimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. One (1) year of related experience preferred.Certifications and Licenses:
Valid driver's license is required. CPR certification, First Aid Certification, BBP certification, AED Certification required. Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Physical Demands / Work Environment /Disclaimer Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to: Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen. Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions. Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife. Americans withDisabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Details on full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. See position posting for specifications regarding the status of the position you are applying for.- Temporary Employee Benefits Temporary employees: An employee who understands that he/she is hired for a limited period of time not to exceed six (6) calendar months, by agreement with the county and is not entitled to any county benefits.
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Annual Leave:
Temporary employees do not accrue annual leave.Sick Leave:
Temporary employees will not accrue sick leave time.Training:
Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.- Part-Time Employee Benefits A regular part-time employee is an employee, who has completed six months of satisfactory service, works less than 30 hours per week and by agreement with York County is not a temporary position but fills a regular part-time position.
S.C. PEBA
(sc.gov) Other regular part-time benefits include annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information. Annual Leave Probationary and part-time county employees that work at least 20 hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New-Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours. Earning Rate for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees who are scheduled to work twenty (20) to twenty-nine (29) hours per week will earn 4.0 hours of annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period Parental Leave Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child. Bereavement Leave Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child. Sick Leave Part-time and probationary county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Temporary employees will not accrue sick leave time. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave. Earning Rate of Sick Leave Part-time employees that work twenty (20) to twenty-nine (29) hours per week earn paid sick leave at a rate of 4 hours per month. Part-time employees who work less than twenty (20) hours per week will not earn sick leave. Paid Holiday's for regular part-time employees who work more than 20 hours per week. The following days may be observed as paid holidays for
York County Employees:
January•December:
3 Optional Holidays perCalendar Year January:
New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day May:
Memorial Day June:
Juneteenth Day July:
Independence Day September:
Labor Day November:
Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday afterThanksgiving December:
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Training:
Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.- Full Time Employee Benefits Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government.
S.C. PEBA
(sc.gov) Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information. Longevity Allowance Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule. Longevity Allowance Years of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount 10-14 Years $20.00 15-19 Years $25.00 20-24 Years $30.00 25-29 Years $35.00 30-34 Years $40.00 35-39 Years $45.00 40+ Years $50.00 Parental Leave Employees that have been employed at least 12 months with the county may be eligible for up to 30 days of parental leave immediately following the birth, adoption or placement of a legal dependent child. Bereavement Leave Three (3) days of bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member, which includes a spouse, parent, grandparent or child Annual Leave Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours. Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve-month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period. Sick Leave Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave. Earning Rate of Sick Leave Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period. Paid Holiday's The following days may be observed as paid holidays for