Park & Recreation Ranger 9 (Pinckney Recreation Area)

State of Michigan•Pinckney, MI

47d

About The Position

This position oversees and 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/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 hold 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

Educational level 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.
As a requirement for this position, attendance at the Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy is required.
Michigan DNR Commissioned Park and Recreation Ranger Requirements
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 within this class series are assigned job duties that 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.

Responsibilities

Oversees and participates in day-to-day work activities related to park operations.
Assists the Unit Supervisor/Manager in administrative tasks.
Oversees and performs operational and maintenance duties.
Trains and provides direction to subordinate staff.
Maintains grounds, infrastructure, and equipment.
Serves as the worksite safety officer.

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