Internship Pinellas County Park Ranger Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Park Ranger Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a team of Park Rangers and Recreation Technician(s) engaged in the day to day operations of Lynches River County Park.

Essential Functions:

• Assigns daily duties, develops weekly work schedules, coordinates on-the-job training, documents and conducts performance evaluations.
• Assists in developing and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate park operations reports, such as time and attendance reports and incident reports.
• Patrols the park to enforce rules and regulations, and to safeguard and preserve park facilities.
• Performs regular park walk-throughs to identify areas needing maintenance or repairs and implements measures to correct or control environmental hazards or conditions.
• Conducts environmental inventory of park to detect fire hazards and plant diseases, insect infestations.
• Assists with resource stewardship efforts, including citizen science programs, maintenance of wildlife habitat structures, invasive species identification and control, species inventories and counts, wildlife conflict issues, etc.
• Tracks rental facilities for all events; checks-in customers and overnight guests; remains on property to attend to customer needs as needed during rentals; secures buildings and park upon completion of events.
• Establishes and maintain relationships with community partners, recreational advisory councils and the general public.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Backup for Parks Superintendent.
• Evaluates equipment, supplies, and materials inventory.
• Performs custodial, landscaping, and housekeeping activities of all park facilities to ensure the attractiveness, cleanliness, and safety of the park to meet and exceed established standards.
• Performs basic arithmetic in collecting fees, making change, and reconciling funds; completes all related documentation; secure funds daily.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, and three years' general maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Basic knowledge of canoeing/kayaking is desired.
• Must possess a valid S.C. driver’s license.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, Certified Pool Operator certification within six months of start of employment.
• Must be able to operate a variety of small and large engine equipment: various hand and power tools, tractor, backhoe, etc.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 50 lb. objects regularly.
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities