Park Ranger I

Job posted until filled.

Entry salary is $34,887/yr.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of park facilities, grounds, vehicles and equipment, and to provide assistance to park guests as required. The position will also, when necessary, patrol the park and enforce rules and regulations for the protection of the park, visitors, and wildlife. The position works according to procedures and decides how or when to do things under supervision; Work is frequently reviewed by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. General Maintenance of park facilities
2. Custodial
3. Carpentry/minor construction
4. Electrical
5. Plumbing
6. HVAC
7. Park patrol
8. Public interaction
9. Customer Service
10. Special projects
11. Maintain grounds, grass cutting, trimming, landscaping
12. Assist Park Ranger II and Park Superintendent in enforcement of park rules/regulations
13. Register campers/ park users
14. Work outdoors in all weather conditions
15. May require overnight stays in the absence of Park Superintendent and/or Park Ranger II

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include:

Maintain trail and campground. Clean bathrooms and bath house. Repair damage from storms and vandalism. Work on projects and construction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform and maintain a safe working environment
• Ability to operate power equipment such as saws, tools, trimmers, chain saws, blowers, lawn equipment
• General Maintenance skills as listed in Job Duties
• Operate within reason a computer, with understanding of Excel and/or park software
• Be able to make deposits and perform basic math when required
• Customer Service Skills
• Effective Communication
• Basic problem solving

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The educational requirement for this position is:

• Completion of high school/GED.
• Education may not be substituted for experience.
• Related-experience required: 2 years.
• Experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:
• Valid SC Driving license
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification renewed annually
• Blood Bourne Pathogen training renewed annually
• Must be able to obtain Code Enforcement Certification and/ or any other certification
• Biennial training in self-defense, baton and spray tactics
• Other training/certifications as deemed necessary

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• General Maintenance

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

The physical activities required for this position involve:

Standing: over 2/3 of the time; walking: over 2/3 of the time; sitting: over 2/3 of the time; using hands: over 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: over 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: over 2/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: over 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: over 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: over 2/3 of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds: over 2/3 of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: over 2/3 of the time.

Vision Requirements:

This position has the following special vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Noise
• Dust
• Chemical hazards
• Explosive hazards
• Burn hazards
• Working in high places

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.