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Off-Park Ranger
State of South Carolina
Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$41,664 - $41,664
per year
Type
Closes
January 17, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an Off-Park Ranger at Dreher Island State Park, where you'll help run daily operations, maintain facilities and grounds, handle revenue collection, and step in for the park manager when needed.
It involves a mix of administrative tasks, hands-on maintenance, and ensuring visitors enjoy the park's trails, lake access, and fishing spots.
A good fit would be someone who enjoys outdoor work, has experience in park or facility management, and is comfortable with physical labor and flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
Key Requirements
- Associate degree in Park Management or related field, plus one year of park ranger experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to perform medium to heavy lifting, walking and standing on uneven terrain, crawling, and working at heights
- Exposure to weather conditions, cleaning agents, and materials used in park maintenance
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Valid South Carolina Driver's License
Full Job Description
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 guidelines and procedures and planning of long and short-term goals.
2) Collect and account for revenue and produce required reports.
3) Instruct, supervise and perform routine and preventative maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment to meet established standards.
4) Manages assigned specific operations to include public use areas, retail operations and facilities.
5) Assists in control of inventories of equipment, supplies and retail items by issue, use and counts; completes data reports.
6) Work to accomplish the mission of the Park Service through the core values of Stewardship and Service.
7) Practice and promote teamwork within the park and/or region, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.
Requirements
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. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
2) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
3) Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
Additional Information
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.
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