Park & Recreation Ranger 9 (Cheboygan State Park)

State of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Park and Recreation Ranger to oversee daily operations of DNR facilities, assist the Unit Supervisor in administrative tasks, and guide staff in maintenance and safety procedures. The role emphasizes safety for staff and visitors and requires training through the Parks and Recreation Academy.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant park/recreation experience, with substitutions allowed via college credits as noted.

Qualifications

• Education typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Three years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger E8.
• Completion of at least 8 semester (12 term) college credits in natural resources, park management or outdoor recreation may be substituted for one year of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.
• Completion of at least 15 semester (22 term) college credits in natural resources, park management or outdoor recreation may be substituted for two years of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in day-to-day activities of Parks and Recreation Division facilities.
• Assist Unit Supervisor/Manager in administrative tasks with minimal supervision.
• Oversee and perform operational and maintenance duties; train staff, maintain grounds, infrastructure and equipment.
• Serve as worksite safety officer and uphold safety for self, co-workers, and the public.

Education

High school diploma

8 semester credits substitution

15 semester credits substitution

Job description

This position oversees and participates in the day to day work activities of the unit regarding the operations of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. The employee shall assist the Unit Supervisor/Manager in various administrative tasks as delegated with minimal supervision. The employee shall oversee and perform various types of operational and maintenance duties consistent with the operation of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. This position will train, provide direction to subordinate staff, maintain grounds, infrastructure and equipment, and perform other duties as assigned. The employee serves as the worksite safety officer and shall regard their personal safety, as well as the safety of co-workers and the public, as their personal responsibility.

This position requires that the employee obtain and maintain a DNR Law Enforcement Commission.

As a requirement for this position, attendance at the Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy is required. These are two separate trainings typically totaling 12 weeks with courses intended to increase your physical ability to handle incidents, increase your knowledge of Parks & Recreation Rules as well as park operations. These trainings will require overnight stays in / at a learning facility.

Michigan DNR Commissioned Park and Recreation Ranger Requirements (Download PDF reader)

Position Description

EDUCATION: Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

EXPERIENCE: Three years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger E8.

Completion of at least 8 semester (12 term) college credits in natural resources, park management or outdoor recreation may be substituted for one year of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.

Completion of at least 15 semester (22 term) college credits in natural resources, park management or outdoor recreation may be substituted for two years of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/ParkandRecreationRanger.pdf