Senior Park Ranger - Catawba Bend

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.

We are excited to hire a new Senior Park Ranger to join us within our Parks and Recreation Department, Catawba Bend Preserve Park. In this position, you will be responsible to assist in planning parks and recreation programs and projects and in developing, coordinating, and overseeing park operations; 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.

Projected Hiring Range: $24.55 - $29.46 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

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Serves as the Park’s Volunteer Coordinator for its volunteer program, including scheduling volunteer work projects and coordinating with other staff to ensure volunteer needs are met (ex. campground host positions, corporate volunteer days, litter pick up volunteers, etc.)
• Assists Park management with onsite project management of capital projects and contracted maintenance.
• Assists Park management with the preparation and administration of the park budget, including following procurement guidelines, procuring goods and requisitioning services as needed, and assisting with the development of the annual Park Plan.
• Assists with camper and shelter reservations/cancellations; supervises park shelter reservation process; collects and records all revenue; maintains records of park attendance and permits issued.
• 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.
• Records, compiles, and maintains daily records of all fees and visitor information collected.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervises and 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. 
• Responsible for the maintenance of sewer lift station(s).
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment as needed.
• May work in the gatehouse to relieve workers for breaks/absences.  
• Assumes the responsibilities of the park superintendent in their absence when requested.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of experience with parks and recreation programming or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• 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:
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.

• 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.