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Lake Wateree State Park is one of 48 South Carolina State Parks, located in Winnsboro, SC.

Actual job location: Lake Wateree State Park

This is a paid developmental state park ranger position for the South Carolina State Park Service. This position is under general supervision, and assists with overall operation and maintenance of Lake Wateree State Park, located on Lake Wateree in Winnsboro, SC. This is the best and most efficient way to become a state park ranger in South Carolina.

This is more than just a job – this is the entry into a potential career as a state park ranger that may offer several positions across the state as you promote within the park service. All full-time rangers at Lake Wateree State Park began their careers as an assistant ranger.

This position will primarily focus on the administration, maintenance, and groundskeeping of Lake Wateree State Park. This involves, but is not limited to, making reservations, accounting, opening and closing park facilities, facility and vehicle maintenance, and landscaping/groundskeeping. There is a heavy focus on providing all park visitors with a quality customer service experience while visiting the park to enhance their visit.

Other positions and duties may become available as the employee shows potential and interest.

Duties:

• Enforce park rules and regulations to ensure visitor safety and protect park resources
• Patrol park to monitor for policy/rule violations and potential hazards
• Provide information and assistance to park visitors, including directions, park rules, and recreational opportunities
• Assists with park administrative duties in accordance with department policy and procedures, and planning of long-term and short-term goals
• Collects, and accounts for revenue and produces required reports.
• Assists with reservations for rental facilities
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance tasks on grounds, buildings, equipment and vehicles to meet established standards
• Manages assigned, specific operations to include public use areas, retail operations, and facilities management
• Assists in the control of inventory of equipment, supplies, and retail items by issues, use, and counts; completes data reports
• Practices and promotes teamwork within the State Park Service, throughout the agency, and with external agency stakeholders

Position Requires:

• Possession of/ability to obtain a valid state issued driver’s license
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Light to medium lifting, walking and standing on uneven terrain, and sitting at a register for extended time
• Exposure to all weather conditions, cleaning agents, and other materials used in maintaining park facilities and grounds
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, up to 40 hours a week, including nights, most weekends and holidays

Experience:

• Previous experience in outdoor work is preferred
• Knowledge of park landscapes, wildlife, and natural resources is desirable
• Completion of High School Diploma is highly preferred
• Strong conflict management skills to handle difficult situations with visitors or other individuals encountered in the park
• Excellent customer service skills to interact with diverse groups of park visitors

Note:

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned
• This job is a temporary full-time position (No benefits, or Holidays)
• Housing is NOT provided with this job
• This is NOT a law enforcement position

Please submit your resume highlighting relevant experience and qualifications for consideration.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $9.00 - $10.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person