Park and Recreation Ranger 9 (Young State Park)

State of Michigan•Boyne City, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees and participates in the day-to-day work activities of the unit concerning the operations of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. The employee will assist the Unit Supervisor/Manager in various administrative tasks as delegated with minimal supervision. The employee will 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 may be called upon to assist in the operations and training of staff at Fisherman’s Island State Park at various times throughout the year. This position requires the employee to 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.

Requirements

Completion of high school.
Three years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger E8.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DNR Law Enforcement Commission.
Attendance at the Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy (typically 12 weeks total, requiring overnight stays).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversees and participates in day-to-day work activities of the unit regarding operations of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities.
Assists the Unit Supervisor/Manager in various administrative tasks as delegated with minimal supervision.
Oversees and performs various types of operational and maintenance duties consistent with the operation of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities.
Trains and provides direction to subordinate staff.
Maintains grounds, infrastructure, and equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Serves as the worksite safety officer.
May assist in the operations and training of staff at Fisherman’s Island State Park.
Obtains and maintains a DNR Law Enforcement Commission.
Attends the Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy.