Park and Recreation Ranger 9 (Muskallonge Lake State Park)

State of Michigan • Newberry, MI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Lead Worker at Muskallonge Lake State Park, and the State Forest Campgrounds, Boating Access Sites, and Trails managed by MLSP. Its function is to assist the supervisor in day to day operations providing year round leadership and guidance for lower level employees while participating in the work. The individual selected for this position will be assigned duties to include, but not limited to, public relations, campground administration, revenue handling and related maintenance tasks in the park, state forest campgrounds, and boating access sites. The employee shall regard their personal safety, as well as the safety of co-workers and park users, as their personal responsibility.

Requirements

• Completion of high school.
• Three years of park and recreation experience.
• One year of experience equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger E8.
• Some positions may require commission by the Department of Natural Resources to enforce state parks rules and state laws as specified in Public Act 451 of 1994.
• Some positions may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Assist the supervisor in day-to-day operations.
• Provide year-round leadership and guidance for lower-level employees.
• Participate in the work alongside lower-level employees.
• Engage in public relations activities.
• Manage campground administration.
• Handle revenue and related maintenance tasks in the park, state forest campgrounds, and boating access sites.
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of co-workers and park users.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED