Park Ranger II - State of South Carolina : Job Details

Job Responsibilities

Located in Plum Branch, South Carolina, Hamilton Branch State Park occupies a peninsula on the 70,000-acre Lake Thurmond. Thanks to activities such as fishing, boating and lakefront camping, the park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts looking to spend time on the water.

Campers can reserve one of more than 150 spacious, lakefront camping sites, an ideal spot for shoreline fishing. Anglers looking for deeper waters can access the lake via two private boat ramps and fish for bass, bream, striper, catfish or crappie.

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.

1) Assists with park administrative duties in accordance with Department policies and procedures and planning of long and short-term goals.

2) Collect and account of revenue and produce required reports.

3) Instruct, supervise and perform routine and preventative maintenance on grounds, building and equipment to meet established standards.

4) Manages assigned specific operations to include public use areas, retail operations and facilities.

5) Employee will be required to live in designated park housing to provide for security, safety and emergency response.

6) Interprets the cultural and natural resources of the State Park service to park visitors.

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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Associate degree in Park Management or related field with two (2) years 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 materials used in maintaining park facilities and grounds. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Position requires residency in agency provided housing.

2) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

3) Knowledge of park policies and regulations. Skill in the use of equipment necessary for maintenance activities. Ability to prepare reports and schedules. Ability to supervise and train subordinates.

Additional Comments

Actual Job Location: Hamilton Branch 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.