Job Details

Salary: $37,200.00 Annually
Location : Greenville County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 177360
Agency: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Division: Mountain Bridge State Park
Opening Date: 06/23/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AA75
Position Number:: 61145040
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.
Pay Grade: GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.: $37,200.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $37,200.00
Opening Date: 06/23/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. A State application MUST be submitted electronically through the www.careers.sc.gov website.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

A granitic gneiss outcropping atop the dramatic Blue Ridge Escarpment gives Caesars Head State Park its name. Every fall, from the easily-accessible overlook atop the rocky peak of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, sight-seers are treated to the Hawk Watch program and a spectacular view that extends into North Carolina and Georgia.

Caesars Head connects to Jones Gap State Park in what is known as the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, a 17,000-acre area of pristine southern mountain forest. Hikers can take a number of loops and traverse hiking trails that connect the parks, and trailside camping is available for those who choose the longer routes.

Job Purpose and Duties:

Assists with the overall operation and maintenance of Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. 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.

1) Oversees the management of all retail outlets and related facilities.
2) Supervises and participates in the preparation of the park's fiscal records to include weekly operational reports as well as monthly and yearly operational summaries
3) Manages the human resources of the retail outlets including supervision, delegation of responsibilities and completion of performance appraisals.
4) Ensures that established policies, procedures and guidelines are followed in the collection and accounting of all revenues associated with retail outlets.
5) Directs requisitioning, storage and distribution of forms, supplies and equipment.
6) Work to accomplish the mission of the Park Service through the core values of Stewardship and Service. Effectively deliver quality customer service and address visitor concerns in a timely manner. Work to ensure that visitors leave with a positive experience and a desire to return.
7) Practice and promote teamwork within park, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year. to include but not limited to, park retail operations.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Associate's degree in Park Management or related field with (1) year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

1) 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.
2) Requires knowledge of bookkeeping, sales, laws, and organizational practices; strong communication, planning, and training skills; ability to work with the public, operate a vehicle, and apply policies with sound judgment.
3) Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
Additional Comments

Actual Job Location: Caesars Head 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.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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