Park Ranger II

Full Job Description

In the High Hills of Santee, where the South Carolina Sandhills of the Midlands region meet the coastal plain region, you’ll find Poinsett State Park. Called the "mountains of the midlands," this mixed ecosystem yields a high degree of biodiversity and some of the most unique natural sightings in the park system, especially along the Palmetto trail which winds through the Manchester State Forest.

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. Helps maintain preventive park maintenance and park maintenance program. Helps supervise Ranger I, A-II's, and volunteers performing park maintenance and helps maintains a safe work environment.
4) Manages assigned specific operations to include employee subordinates, park cabins, retail operation, public use areas, events, and facilities.
5) Practice and promote teamwork within SCPRT/Poinsett State Park, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represent the park as an active member on the agency teams assigned throughout the year. To include, but not limited to: working at other parks throughout the sandhill region.
6) Specifically manages the parks Safety Coordinator Program as the Safety Officer and is in charge of Vehicle and Equipment maintenance and logs.
7) Employee will be required to live in designated park housing to provide for security, safety and emergency response.
8) Performs continuous public relation activities for the park by the distribution of general park and park service information, educational and recreational activities as required.

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) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. The ability to work independently or as part of a team as well as the ability to direct others. Have common computer skills and knowledge.
3) Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.

Additional Information

Actual Job Location: Poinsett State Park

Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.