What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Park Ranger position at Givhans Ferry State Park?
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
Salary : $15