Employment Benefits

Full-Time Employees

  • 100% of the premium paid towards Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the Employee
  • 65% of the premium paid towards dependent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Free Basic Life Insurance of $3,000 when the employee elects our Health Insurance coverage 
  • Free Basic Long Term Disability of $800 per month 
  • Optional Life Insurance, Optional Spouse and Dependent Child Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Long Term Disability, and Pet Insurance available 
  • Medical Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • Health insurance options include the State Health Plan, Tricare Supplement and Health Savings Accounts  
  • Annual leave paid: 
    • 2 weeks paid vacation per year for your first 5 years of employment
    • 3 weeks paid vacation per year for your 6th -11th years of employment
    • 4 weeks paid vacation per year each year after your 11th year of employment
  • Sick Leave: 12 paid sick days a year for use with well check visits as well
  •  13 Paid Holidays & 1 Personal Day
    • New Years Day, January 1
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 3rd Monday in January
    • President’s Day, 3rd Monday in February
    • Memorial Day, last Monday in May
    • Juneteenth, June 19
    • Independence Day, July 4
    • Labor Day, 1st Monday in September
    • Veterans Day, November 11
    • Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November
    • Day after Thanksgiving 
    • Christmas Eve, December 24
    • Christmas Day, December 25
    • Day After Christmas, December 26
    • Personal Holiday (1 day selected by the employee)
  • Paid Parental Leave – employees in a full-time position for at least 12 months that certify for FMLA may receive 4 weeks of paid maternity leave and/or 2 weeks of parental leave. Refer to our Parental Leave policy for full details.
  • State Retirement Plan - Both agency and employee contribute to the plan
    • Employee contributes 9% of their gross pay into their personal account with the SC Retirement Systems towards their pension for years of service
    • Employer contributes 18.56% into the general fund
  • Optional Deferred Compensation Program - Employer Contribution Available of $300/year
  • Longevity/Performance Pay Increases
  • Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Professional and Skill Development Training
  • Wellness Program with free annual onsite screenings (health risk appraisal, lipid profile, chemistry profile, hemogram, and blood pressure check)
  • Employee Assistance Program for guidance, counseling, support, legal, financial and wellbeing services

Part-Time Employees

  • Optional State Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program for guidance, counseling, support, legal, financial and wellbeing services

Employee Identification Card

All employees are further entitled to receive certain discounts and privileges when carrying the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission Employee identification card:

  • Free park and facility admission
  • 20% discount on food and beverage items purchased in the snack bar
  • 20% discount on souvenirs at all county parks including the Folly Beach Pier and the Mount Pleasant Pier
  • The use of 2 chairs and one umbrella free of charge at the beach parks
  • The use of 2 bicycles and one boat and employee admission to the waterparks at James Island County Park, Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park, and the North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

Reciprocal Admission Pass Agreement

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission and a group of area attractions honor a Reciprocal Pass Agreement. By presenting your Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission ID card, you and one guest only can be admitted at no charge to participating attractions.