Off-Park Ranger

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Job Responsibilities

Hunting Island is South Carolina’s single most popular state park, attracting more than a million visitors a year, as well as a vast array of land and marine wildlife. Five miles of pristine South Carolina beaches, thousands of acres of marsh and maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon and ocean inlet are all part of the park’s natural allure.

Job Purpose And Duties

Under general supervision, assists with the overall operation and maintenance of a State Park. Performs a variety of tasks in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and standard operating procedures of the Department. Assumes the responsibilities of the Park Manager in the absence of senior personnel.

• Assists with the operational activities at Hunting Island to include supervising specific areas such as retail sales, day use areas, camping, cabins and other overnight accommodations or special use facilities.
• Assists with park administrative duties in accordance with department policy and procedures and planning of long and short-term goals.
• Collect and account for revenue and produce required reports.
• Instruct, supervise and perform routine and preventative maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment to meet established standards. Maintains a safe work environment.
• Continued to improve public relation activities, educational and recreational activities as required. Enforces park rules, regulations and policies within his/her authority.
• Interprets the cultural and natural resources of the State Park Service to park visitors.
• Practice and promote teamwork within the State Park Service, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.
• Assists in the control of inventories of equipment, supplies, and retail items by issue, use, and count; completes data reports.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Associate's degree in Park Management or related field with (1) year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking and standing on uneven terrain, crawling and working osure to weather conditions, cleaning agents and other material used in maintaining park facilities and grounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.

Additional Comments

Actual

Job Location:

Hunting Island 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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Government Administration