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.
The Park Ranger performs all duties related to parks, trails and campground maintenance including but not limited to: performing janitorial services in shower/bathrooms, routine use of lawn equipment, lawn and site care (which requires familiarity with and operation of mowing, trimming and other lawn care equipment), campsite prep (resetting tables, firepits and associated cleanup),trash/pet/misc. litter pickup and disposal, rental facility setup and cleanup (tables, chairs and cleanup), assisting with trail and natural area maintenance, and any similar duties as needed from time to time within the County's parks and trails facilities. The Park Ranger may also fill in at the Whiting Park office, which includes (but is not limited to) basic office duties such as registering campers, answering phones, and assisting park patrons as needed. As the County has multiple park and trail facilities, you may work at multiple sites in a day or throughout the week. •This position requires working a rotation of shifts, holidays, and weekends, which will include some but not all.
Requirements:
High school diploma/equivalency Valid driver's license Preferred but not mandatory -prior park experience Willingness to implement park rules Possess reading, writing, and calculation skills Problem-solving abilities Working with the public Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screen Ability to undergo a reference or security check
Job Location/ Working Conditions:
This position is set primarily outdoors, although working inside while cleaning and maintaining restrooms/shower building and rental facilities will occur, as well as staffing the campground office from time-to-time. You will have contact with both cleaning and lawncare chemicals and agents. You may be required to work on trails and pathways that are in woods, fields, and along roadways, all of which may contain plants, trees, and grasses that may produce allergic or other reactions. Some areas may only be accessed on foot at certain times of the year. This position also includes time spent on multiple beach and waterfront areas. Working in inclement weather may be required. Occasional lifting and transferring of fifty pounds may be required. Travel to other County sites, parks, and/or facilities may be occasionally required. How to
Apply:
Cover letter, resume, and Charlevoix County Employment Application located on the "Employment Opportunities" page of www.charlevoixcounty.org must be submitted as one package via email, walk-in, or mail. Mail to Human Resources, Shirley Roloff Center, 13513 Division St., Charlevoix, MI 49720.
