Job Responsibilities
A sweeping Grand Strand beach, pristine and wide open, stands as one of the most recognizable South Carolina landmarks. Revel in sea-breeze camping, the finest surf fishing South Carolina has to offer and some of the top bird-watching on the East Coast. That’s not all Huntington Beach State Park has to offer. There are also South Carolina landmarks such as Atalaya, the picturesque, Moorish-style winter home of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington, philanthropist and sculptor, respectively, who left the park and adjacent Brookgreen Gardens as their legacy. Nature lovers also will enjoy the park’s wide variety of programming, including the chance to see loggerhead turtles and other endangered plant and animal species up close. The park’s freshwater lake is a sure-fire place to see alligators and sometimes even a mink or two.
Job Purpose And Duties
Under general supervision, assists with overall operation and maintenance of a State Park. Performs diversified duties as governed by general instruction, policies and standard operating procedures of the Department. Assumes the responsibilities of the Park Manager in the absence of higher-level employees.
- Manages assigned specific operations to include public use areas, retail operations and facilities.
- Assists with park administrative duties in accordance with department policy and procedures and planning of long and short-term goals.
- Collect and account for revenue and produce required reports.
- Instruct, supervise and perform routine and preventative maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment to meet established standards. Maintains a safe work environment.
- Enforce rules and regulations within his/her authority and established policy.
- Assists in control of inventories of equipment, supplies and retail items by issue, use and counts; completes data reports.
- Interprets the cultural and natural resources of the State Park Service to park visitors.
- Practice and promote teamwork within the Huntington Beach State Park office/work unit, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
An associate degree in Park Management or related field with one (1) year of park ranger experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements
- Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking and standing on uneven terrain, crawling and working at heights. Exposure to weather conditions, cleaning agents and other material used in maintaining park facilities and grounds.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
Additional Comments
Actual Job Location: Huntington Beach State Park
Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
