• Job Description

  Req#: 4606577
  The purpose of this position is to assist with the overall operation, maintenance, and the build out process of a brand new state park. The off-park ranger performs diversified duties as governed by general instruction, policies and standard operating procedures of the department. This position will work closely with agency stakeholders and perform public speaking engagements that help educate the community on the Black River Initiative including the Black River Water Trail and Parks Network.
  
  Duties Include:
  
  1) Performs routine maintenance and repair activities on buildings, park equipment, and grounds to include routine mowing and lawn care at all tracts, cleanliness of park use areas at all tracts, and maintains a clean and professional image from both a uniform and vehicle policy standard.
  2) Provides assistance to and works to maintain a safe environment for park visitors, to include enforcement of park rules, regulations and policies within established limits and in accordance with division policy.
  3) Assists with the operational planning of a new state park to include, but limited to, supervising specific areas such as retail sales planning, day use area planning, campground planning, cabin planning and other overnight accommodations or special use facilities planning.
  4) Provides a variety of office functions related to callers, correspondence, document file and retrieval system, etc.
  5) Performs continuous public relations activities and assists with educational and recreational programming including public speaking engagements within the community.
  6) 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.
  7) Assists with the administrative activities to include, but not limited to, receiving and documenting revenues, preparing reports and making payments in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  
  
  Associate's degree in park management or related field with (1) year related experience; or an 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.
  2) Knowledge of bookkeeping, merchandising and applicable sales principles and practices. Skill in the operation of a motor vehicle. Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion according to schedules and goals. Ability to train other employees. Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public. Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  3) Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
  
  
  
  
  Actual Job Location: Black River State Park.
  
  Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.
  
  This is an extended posting. Previous applicants are still being considered and need not apply.
  
  
  The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

• About the company

  South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States.

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