Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Field Day Park at Lake Wylie, SCJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 2024 -00654Department: ParksDivision: Lake Wylie RecreationOpening Date: 11/07/2024Closing Date: 11/21/2024 5:00 PM EasternFLSA: Non-ExemptAbout usYork 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.Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.Field Day Park at Lake Wylie is a 50-acre athletic complex located in the Paddlers Cove subdivision. The park's amenities provide numerous opportunities for individuals and families, as well as team sports. About our opportunityWe excited to hire a part-time Assistant Park Ranger position, to join our team within the Parks and Recreation Department at Field Day Park. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring that the parks are safe, clean, and well maintained for the enjoyment of all visitors.Projected Hiring Range: $16.61 - $20.76 per hour. Salary is based on qualifications.Location: Field Day ParkWork Schedule: This position is for part time year-round 25 hours a week position. Our Total Compensation Package:
- Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
- Deferred Compensation 401K Plans optional
- Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
- Wellness Screenings
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
- Uniforms
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Constant monitoring of Park Property for safety hazards.
- 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 repairs.
- Removes downed limbs, leaves and debris.
- Removes trash and debris from parks using various equipment to assist.
- Provides information to visitors on topics such as events in the park and athletic schedules.
- 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, work with Microsoft Word and Excel making spreadsheets, work with an online registration system, coordinates with potential vendors and food trucks.
- Assists with traffic control measures during peak seasons.
- Performs janitorial duties in public restroom facilities.
- Performs related work as assigned.
About you Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- One (1) year of related experience preferred.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
- 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. Physical Demands / Work Environment / DisclaimerPhysical Demands:Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- 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.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: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. Standard Clauses: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. Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents. Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at ...@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.Longevity AllowanceFull-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.Longevity AllowanceYears of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount10-14 Years $20.0015-19 Years $25.0020-24 Years $30.0025-29 Years $35.0030-34 Years $40.0035-39 Years $45.0040+ Years $50.00Annual LeaveProbationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.Earning Rate for Full-Time EmployeesFull-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.Sick LeaveFull-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.Earning Rate of Sick LeaveFull time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period. Paid Holiday'sThe following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:January - December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar YearJanuary: New Year's Day and Martin Luther King DayMay: Memorial DayJune: Juneteenth DayJuly: Independence DaySeptember: Labor DayNovember: Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after ThanksgivingDecember: Christmas Eve, Christmas DayTraining: Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.