Summary

This job is for a Park Ranger at Cheraw State Park in South Carolina, where you'll help run daily operations, maintain the grounds and facilities, handle visitor interactions, and manage park revenue under general supervision.

It's ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor work, has experience in park management or similar roles, and is comfortable living on-site while working flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

The role involves a mix of hands-on maintenance, administrative tasks, and educating visitors about the park's natural and cultural features.

Key Requirements

Associate degree in Park Management or related field, plus one year of park ranger experience or equivalent
Ability to perform medium to heavy lifting, walking on uneven terrain, and exposure to weather and cleaning agents
Flexible work schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
Residency required in agency-provided park housing for security and emergency response
Valid South Carolina Driver's License
Successful completion of law enforcement training as prescribed by state law (if required for classification)
Effective oral and written communication skills

Full Job Description

Cheraw State Park takes traditional recreational park activities to a new level of fun. The 18-hole, championship Cheraw State Park Golf Course winds its way through piney woodlands while maintaining and protecting the surrounding natural habitat of the park.

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) Interprets the cultural and natural recourses of the State Park Service to park visitors.
6) Assists in control of inventories of equipment, supplies and retail items by issue, use and counts; completes data reports.
7) Employee will be required to live in designated park housing to provide for security, safety and emergency response.
8) 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

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 walking 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. Position requires residency in agency provided housing.
2) Classification may require successful completion of law enforcement training as prescribed by state law. Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
3) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Additional Information

Actual Job Location: Cheraw 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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