Park and Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Pontiac Lake Recreation Area)
State of Michigan
Posted: March 13, 2026 (2 days ago)
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State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$27.84 - $38.25
per hour
Type
Closes
This job involves overseeing daily operations at Cheboygan State Park, managing staff to deliver fun recreational activities for visitors while protecting the natural environment.
The supervisor directs maintenance of park facilities, ensures safety and policy compliance, and builds partnerships with other groups.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in parks who enjoys leading teams and balancing public enjoyment with resource conservation.

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Alternate Education and Experience
Park And Recreation Supervisor 10
Completion of at least 8 semester or 12 term college credit hours in natural resources, park management, outdoor recreation, law enforcement/criminal justice, or environmental studies may be substituted for one year of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.
completion of at least 15 semester or 22 term college credit hours in natural resources, park management, outdoor recreation, law enforcement/criminal justice, or environmental studies may be substituted for two years of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.
Some positions may require certification by the Department of Natural Resources’ Park and Recreation Enforcement Commission.
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.
View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/ParkandRecreationSupervisor.pdf
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