Park and Recreation Ranger 9 (Newberry Field Office)
State of Michigan
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PARK & RECREATION SUPERVISOR 11 (SOUTH HIGGINS LAKE STATE PARK)
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$29.58 - $40.71
per hour
Type
Closes
March 14, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing the daily operations of a large state park with campsites and boating sites, ensuring visitors have great recreational experiences while protecting the natural environment.
The role includes managing staff, maintaining facilities, sticking to budgets, and building partnerships with local groups and agencies.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in parks or recreation who enjoys leading teams and working outdoors in a community-focused setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five years of park and recreation experience, including one year at supervisor level (equivalent to Park and Recreation Supervisor 10) or specified ranger equivalents
- Valid Michigan driver's license
- Certification by the Department of Natural Resources’ Park and Recreation Enforcement Commission (may be required)
- Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) if assigned duties require operating designated state vehicles
- Knowledge of natural resources, park management, or related fields (college credits can substitute for some experience)
Full Job Description
This position serves as an overall supervisor the 1364 acre, 400 campsite South Higgins Lake State Park and area Boating Access Sites on Michigan’s largest inland lake, Houghton Lake. The purpose of this position is to provide high quality recreational opportunities to the public, while preserving and balancing the protection of the natural resources. Duties include directing daily program operations and implementing day-to-day objectives. Monitors, evaluates, and addresses staff performance. Ensures compliance with administrative policies and procedures and expenditures are within the allotted budget. Directs, coordinates, and participates in the maintenance and/or construction of facilities. Builds and maintains relationships with other State of Michigan departments, DNR divisions, and external stakeholders including but not limited to Higgins Lake Foundation, Higgins Lake Property Owners Association, Gerrish Township Police/Fire, and Roscommon County Sheriff Department. Position oversees enforcement and safety of entire work area.
Position Description
Requirements
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Five years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Supervisor 10, two years equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger 9-, or three-years equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger E8.
Qualifications
Alternate Education and Experience
Park And Recreation Supervisor 10-12
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.
Additional Information
Additional Requirements and Information:
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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