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Thank you for considering the South Carolina State Park Service as a potential employer. A variety of career opportunities are available through our organization. These opportunities range from the field of natural or cultural resource management, to construction and maintenance, and from environmental education to basic park administration. Check out our Day in the Life of a Park Ranger series to learn more about our rewarding career opportunities.

Career Opportunities with the South Carolina State Park Service

The South Carolina State Park Service offers a variety of career opportunities in the following areas:

As standard practice, personnel are promoted from within the ranks of the Park Service to fill management and advanced positions. Park Manager is the highest-ranking position at the park level. Park Managers are responsible for the overall direction and operation of a park. The information below provides a description of most key entry-level positions. Qualified applicants from any of these entry-level positions will be eligible to apply for vacant Park Manager positions as they become open.

Administration and Operations Entry-Level Positions

The day to day operation of the South Carolina State Park Service is a complex process requiring more than 200 full-time personnel and hundreds of additional temporary employees year-round. The administration and operations processes involve a variety of activities, from policy development, personnel management, fiscal management, revenue and enterprise development, training, safety and compliance, law enforcement, and customer service.

Resource Management Entry-Level Positions

The natural and cultural resources within state parks are conserved, managed and planned for through the disciplines of botany, biology, history, archaeology, historic preservation and forest management. Personnel collect field samples and conduct surveys to evaluate the health of our precious resources. Through such research efforts, our staff can conserve and better protect South Carolina’s parks. Whether their focus is animal care or historical preservation, our talented staff are the guardians of the parks’ natural and cultural resources, carefully studying and protecting these resources to improve and enhance their beauty and value. (Personnel in the interpretive and operational positions are also committed to natural and cultural resource management.)

Education and Interpretation Entry-Level Positions

The State Park Service’s naturalists, historians and archaeologists also preserve natural and cultural resources through educational programs. These individuals have a passion for educating others about the preservation of our natural resources and the rich culture of our historical sites. State Park Service interpreters conduct various workshops and educational programs including programs for schoolchildren. Communicating the beauty and importance of South Carolina’s natural and cultural resources can be a rewarding job.

Construction and Maintenance Entry-Level Positions

As caretakers of the parks, our maintenance staff takes pride in keeping South Carolina’s state parks clean and beautiful. The State Park Service’s construction and maintenance staff strategically repair and maintain historic, recreational, administrative and rental facilities and structures. Our caring staff accomplish these important tasks by way of landscaping, carpentry, electrical work and various building skills and techniques. Whether our staff is involved in repairs or through custodial duties, each employee works hard to keep our state parks inviting and picturesque.

How to apply

View a list of our current openings and complete a state application at careers.sc.gov. All applications must be submitted online. You may attach a resume, but you may not substitute the online State Application – in total or in part – with a resume. We only accept applications for actual vacant positions. We also offer a variety of seasonal and part-time employment opportunities. For more information about the seasonal and part-time positions, click here.

Benefits

The overall benefits package represents a significant addition to your salary. Here is a quick overview of what the State Park Service offers:

Development programs

There are minimum educational requirements for each position within the Park Service which new personnel must meet or exceed prior to hiring. Employee development, however, does not stop there. There is a strong commitment to provide personnel with opportunities for professional and personal growth after coming on board. Core training programs are regularly available to personnel to develop core Park Service skills and knowledge. There are also specialized training and development opportunities available to personnel with special needs or for personnel involved in special programs like: