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State of Michigan
Park and Recreation Ranger 9 (Clear Lake State Park)
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What they do
A Park Ranger leads informational programs for park visitors about the history and environmental features of public parks, and promote awareness of protecting park land. Welcomes and provides assistance to park visitors, assists with educational programs, oversees park events and activities and patrols park land.
$58,460 / year median in Michigan
+6% projected growth
Job Description
This position oversees and participates in the day to day work activities of the unit regarding the operations of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. The employee shall assist the Unit Supervisor/Manager in various administrative tasks as delegated with minimal supervision. The employee shall oversee and perform various types of operational and maintenance duties consistent with the operation of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. This position will train, provide direction to subordinate staff, maintain grounds, infrastructure and equipment, and perform other duties as assigned. The employee serves as the worksite safety officer and 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 obtain and maintain a DNR Law Enforcement Commission. As 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. Michigan DNR Commissioned Park and Recreation Ranger Requirements (Download PDF reader) Position Description