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Park Ranger II

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Salary

$37,324.00 Annually

Location

Pickens County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Agency

Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Job Number

144654

Closing

2/13/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement

Yes

Class Code:

LB20

Position Number:

60021362

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

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

Pay Band

Band 3

Hiring Range - Min.

$37,324.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$37,324.00

Opening Date

02/06/2023

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. A State application MUST be submitted electronically through the www.careers.sc.gov website.

Residency Requirement (specifics):

Residency in agency-provided housing is required. Employee will be required to sign a residency agreement, which outlines the expectations for rent and utilities.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

With some of the most stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains South Carolina has to offer, Keowee-Toxaway State Park is truly one of South Carolina’s pretty places. The Jocassee Gorges Visitor Center exhibits and information serve as a gateway to the Jocassee Gorges.

Two hiking trails in the park take visitors over a natural bridge and through the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, land once traveled by Cherokee Indians. A short, half-mile trail leads to Lake Keowee where guests can enjoy fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish.

Job Purpose and Duties:

Under general supervision, this position assists with the overall operation and maintenance of Keowee-Toxaway State Park. The candidate will perform diversified duties as governed by general instruction, policies, and standard operating procedures of the park.

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) Performs law enforcement activities within his/her authority and established policy, and provides a safe environment for visitors and staff.
6) Assists in control of inventories of equipment and supplies by issue, use and counts; completes data reports.
7) Interprets the cultural and natural resources of the State Park Service to park visitors.
8) Employee will be required to live in designated park housing to provide for security, safety and emergency response.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Associate degree in Park Management or a related field with two years of park ranger experience; or an 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 work flexible work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
3) Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
4) Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of park policies and regulations. Skilled in the use of equipment necessary for maintenance activities. Ability to prepare reports and schedules. Ability to supervise and train subordinates.

Additional Comments

Actual Job Location: Keowee-Toxaway 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.

Agency

State of South Carolina

Agency

Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Address

1205 Pendleton Street

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone

803-734-0861

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