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Park & Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Straits State Park)

State of Michigan

St. Ignace, MIFull-time$22.03–30.98/hrPosted 3 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22.03–30.98/hr
Location
St. Ignace, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DNR Law Enforcement Commission

Job overview

The Park and Recreation Ranger supports daily operations at Parks and Recreation Division facilities, assisting the Unit Supervisor or Lead Ranger with administrative tasks and performing operational and maintenance duties. The role includes training and guiding staff and maintaining grounds, infrastructure, and equipment. The employee must obtain and maintain a DNR Law Enforcement Commission and attend two required academies, typically totaling 12 weeks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Park OperationsFacility MaintenanceStaff Training

Qualifications

High School CompletionDNR Law Enforcement CommissionParks and Recreation Law Enforcement AcademyRanger Operations AcademyPark or Recreation ExperienceConstruction Trades ExperiencePark and Recreation ExperiencePark and Recreation Ranger 7 EquivalentNatural Resources, Park Management or Outdoor Recreation Credits

Full job description

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 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 Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Park and Recreation Ranger 6 No specific type or amount is required.

Park and Recreation Ranger 7 One year of experience in a park or recreation setting, or in the construction trades.

Park and Recreation Ranger E8 Two years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger 7.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

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