Park & Recreation Ranger
State of Michigan
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Park & Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Yankee Springs Recreation Area)
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping run a state recreation area by maintaining parks, assisting with administrative tasks, and ensuring safety for visitors and staff, while also enforcing rules as a commissioned law enforcement officer.
A good fit would be someone who enjoys outdoor work, has experience in parks or maintenance, and is physically fit and willing to undergo training.
It's ideal for those passionate about nature conservation and public service in a team setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- DNR Law Enforcement Commission required
- Attendance at Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy (totaling about 12 weeks with overnight stays)
- For Ranger 6: No specific experience required
- For Ranger 7: One year of experience in parks/recreation or construction trades
- For Ranger E8: Two years of park/recreation experience, including one year at Ranger 7 level
- Meet physical requirements for commissioned ranger role
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 hold a DNR Law Enforcement CommissionAs 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.
Commissioned Physical Requirements
Position Description
Requirements
EducationEducational 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.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
View DNR Commissioned Ranger Requirements:Michigan DNR Commissioned Park and Recreation Ranger Requirements
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/ParkandRecreationRanger.pdf
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