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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 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.
About Catawba Bend Preserve - Catawba Bend Preserve is a beautiful landscape that supports habitat for plants, migratory birds, and other wildlife. The master plan for the park, provides for the preservation of natural open space, Catawba Bend Preserve will become one of the largest public green spaces in York County and is currently closed for construction.

About our opportunity

We are excited to hire a full-time, non-exempt Park Ranger to join our team within the Parks and Recreation Department, Catawba Bend Preserve Park. The purpose of this position is 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; and to perform related administrative and supervisory work as required.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends depending on operational needs. Evenings, weekends, and holidays will be required when the park opens to the public in 2025.

Projected Salary Range: $20.20 - $25.25 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

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
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 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
• Paid uniforms

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules for seasonal staff; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Assists with camper and shelter reservations/cancellations; oversees 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 department 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.
• Performs 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.
• 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. Additionally, responsible for the maintenance of sewer lift station.
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment as needed.
• May work in the gatehouse to relieve workers for breaks/absences.
• Assists at times with traffic control.
• Performs related work as assigned.

About you

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience with parks and recreation programming or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must possess CPR certification, First Aid Certification, BBP certification, AED Certification required.

Applicants with equivalent combination of 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.