Assistant Park Ranger - Allison Creek Park

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.

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

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

• 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.

We are excited to hire a full-time, year-round Assistant Park Ranger to join our team within the Parks and Recreation Department at Allison Creek Park. In this position, you will be responsible in ensuring that the parks are safe, clean, and well maintained for the enjoyment of campers, boaters, & day use visitors.

$16.78 per hour. Salary is determined based on experience and/or education.

The candidate must be flexible to work holidays and a rotating schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and day shifts.

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Uniforms

• Constant monitoring of Park Property for safety hazards.
• Driving between County parks including but not limited to Allison Creek and Ebenezer is required. At times may need to drive a county truck to collect trash if our equipment needs to be serviced.
• Responds to unexpected problems with electrical and/or water systems and repair. Removes downed limbs, leaves and debris.
• Removes trash and debris from parks using various equipment to assist.
• Providing information to visitors on topics such as fish, wildlife, boating, local history and geography.
• Enforces Park rules and regulations such as length of stay, no alcohol and dog leash requirements to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
• Performs clerical work such as answering and returning phone calls, registering campers, assisting with camping and shelter reservations, and collecting fees from day area/ boat ramp users.
• Assists with traffic control measures during peak seasons.
• Performs janitorial duties in public restroom facilities.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.

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

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

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

• 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.

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.

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.