Park and Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Van Riper State Park)

State of Michigan • Marquette, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position participates in the day-to-day work activities of the unit with regard to the operations of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. The employee shall assist the Unit Supervisor/Lead Ranger in various administrative tasks as delegated with minimal supervision. The employee shall perform various types of operational and maintenance duties consistent with the operation of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. This position will train and provide guidance to staff, maintain grounds, infrastructure and equipment, and perform other duties as assigned. The employee 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 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.
• Two years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger 7.
• Must obtain a DNR Law Enforcement Commission.
• Must attend and complete the Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a park or recreation setting, or in the construction trades (for Ranger 7 level).
• 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

• Participate in day-to-day work activities related to the operations of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities.
• Assist the Unit Supervisor/Lead Ranger in various administrative tasks as delegated with minimal supervision.
• Perform various types of operational and maintenance duties consistent with the operation of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities.
• Train and provide guidance to staff.
• Maintain grounds, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regard personal safety, as well as the safety of co-workers and the public, as personal responsibility.
• Obtain a DNR Law Enforcement Commission.
• Attend the Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy (typically totaling 12 weeks, requiring overnight stays).

What This Job Offers

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