Park and Recreation Manager 14 (Urban District Manager - Belle Isle Park)
State of Michigan
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Park & Recreation Supervisor 12 (Young State Park)
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supervising a state park to deliver enjoyable outdoor experiences for visitors while safeguarding the environment, including managing budgets, staff, and safety protocols.
It also covers building partnerships with other groups and overseeing facility upkeep and construction.
A good fit would be someone with extensive hands-on experience in park operations and a passion for natural resource conservation.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six years of park and recreation experience, including progressive supervisory roles equivalent to Park and Recreation Supervisor 11, Supervisor 10, Ranger 9, or Ranger E8
- Valid Michigan driver's license
- Possible requirement for certification by the Department of Natural Resources’ Park and Recreation Enforcement Commission
- Possible possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for operating state vehicles
- Alternate: College credits in natural resources, park management, outdoor recreation, law enforcement, or environmental studies can substitute for some experience
Full Job Description
This position serves as a second-line supervisor in a highly complex park and recreation work area.
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.
Primary duties include administrative and financial management, building and maintaining relationships with other divisions and external stakeholders, and overseeing the work area’s safety program.
Other duties include personnel management and coordinating the maintenance and/or construction of facilities.
Position Description
Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Park And Recreation Supervisor 12 Six years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Supervisor 11, two years equivalent to a Park and Recreation Supervisor 10, three years equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger 9, or four 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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