Park Ranger

Overview

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns and cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement – York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement – York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values – Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated - strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity - do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable - ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly - service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

Position - Allison Creek Park is seeking a full-time (40 hour/weekly) Park Ranger to join their team.

The purpose of this position is to assist with park and recreation programs, projects; to patrol county parks and enforce rules and regulations for the protection of the parks, visitors, and wildlife; to maintain a safe visitor and employee work environment; and to perform related administrative and supervisory work as required.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade – 111: $20.40 - $24.48 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Uniforms allowance

• Coordinates seasonal staff schedules, monitors and inspects work and provide guidance, as needed.
• Assists with reservations, collects revenue, and maintains records.
• Responds to public inquiries, requests for assistance, and complaints regarding park policies and programs, including explaining park rules and regulations to guests.
• Controls Park access, including opening, closing, and monitoring traffic through the park gates.
• Record, compiles and maintains daily records of all fees and visitor information collected.
• Assists in the retail operation of a park store, including the selling, stocking, and maintaining of proper inventory.
• Patrols Park grounds and inspects facilities for security and safety, and takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all staff and citizens and the protection of County property while utilizing County vehicles, which requires the ability to drive.
• Participates in the maintenance of park grounds and buildings, including but not limited to installing landscape materials, mowing grass, removing tree limbs and trees, raking/removal of debris, removing refuse and maintaining recycling procedures, painting structures and furnishings, performing carpentry work, performing custodial work, and performing basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance and repair work. Additionally, responsible for the maintenance of sewer lift station.
• Performs general clerical duties as required, including but not limited to answering the telephone, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, and processing mail.
• May work in the gatehouse to relieve workers for breaks/absences.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree in Parks and Recreation or related discipline.
• One (1) year of experience with parks and recreation programming or…