This position serves as an assistant supervisor to a Park and Recreation Supervisor 12 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. Duties include assisting in the direction of daily program operations and day-to-day objectives. Monitors, evaluates, and addresses staff performance. Ensures compliance with administrative policies and procedures and expenditures are within the allotted budget. Coordinates, and participates in the maintenance and/or construction of facilities. Builds and maintains relationships with other divisions and external stakeholders. Coordinates enforcement and safety of work area.
This position requires that the employee obtain and maintain a DNR Law Enforcement Commission.
Position Description
Training Requirements for Commission Positions: As a requirement for this position, attendance at the Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy is required if not commissioned. 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
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience Park And Recreation Supervisor 10 Four years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger 9 or two years equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger E8.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
Listed under Parks, Rangers & Public Lands jobs.