Summary

This job involves helping run and maintain a state park on Edisto Island, including tasks like collecting fees, fixing up facilities, enforcing rules, and stepping in for the manager when needed.

It requires living on-site in park housing for quick response to emergencies and security.

A good fit would be someone who enjoys outdoor work, has some experience in parks or maintenance, and can handle physical tasks in all weather.

Key Requirements

Associate degree in Park Management or related field, plus one year of park ranger experience (or equivalent combination)
Ability to perform medium to heavy lifting, walking/standing on uneven terrain, crawling, and working at heights
Exposure tolerance to weather conditions, cleaning agents, and maintenance materials
Effective oral and written communication skills
Valid South Carolina Driver's License
Ability to live in designated park housing for security, safety, and emergency response
Availability for full-time 40-hour rotating schedule including weekends and holidays

Full Job Description

Rich in Native American history, Edisto Beach on Edisto Island is one of four oceanfront state parks in South Carolina.

Edisto Beach State Park features trails for hiking and biking that provide a wonderful tour of the park. The park’s environmental education center is a “green” building with exhibits that highlight the natural history of Edisto Island and the surrounding ACE Basin.

Job Purpose and Duties:

Under general supervision, assist 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 policy 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. Maintains a safe work environment.
4) Practice and promote teamwork within the Coastal Region, office/work unit, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year. To include, but not limited to regional maintenance.
5) Manages assigned specific operations to include Ranger Station operations and assigned portion of Park Host programs.
6) Performs rules, policies and regulations enforcement activities within his/her authority and established policy.
7) Assists in control of inventories of equipment, supplies and retail items by issue, use and counts; completes data reports.
8) Employee will be required to live in designated park housing to provide for security, safety and emergency response.

Requirements

Associate degree in Park Management or related field with one (1) year of 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 material used in maintaining park facilities and grounds.
2) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
3) Must posses a valid South Carolina Driver's License.

Additional Information

Actual Job Location: Edisto Beach 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.

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