Park Ranger – Catawba Bend Park

York County Government is hiring a Park Ranger for Catawba Bend Park in South Carolina. The role involves assisting with park programs, patrolling parks, enforcing rules, and maintaining safety. Responsibilities include coordinating staff, managing reservations, responding to inquiries, controlling park access, and performing maintenance tasks. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
About us

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/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for 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.

About our opportunity

We are excited to hire a Park Ranger to join us within our Parks and Recreation Department, Catawba Bend Preserve Park. 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 Hiring Range: $20.20 – $24.24 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Our Total Compensation Package:
• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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

Additional Perks: Career Progression Ladder that focuses on your professional development while earning incentives. Come grow your career with us at York County!

Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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.

About you

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Associate’s Degree in Parks and Recreation or related discipline.
• One (1) year of experience with parks and recreation programming or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens Certification, and Automated External Defibrillator Certifications.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.