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Park and Recreation Supervisor 10 (Indian Lake State Park - Commissioned)

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Park and Recreation Supervisor 10 (Indian Lake State Park - Commissioned)

Salary

$27.84 - $38.25 Hourly

Location

Manistique, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-26-PARK-024

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

1/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Job Description

This position serves as an assistant to Park Recreation Supervisor 12 in a highly complex Park and Recreation unit. This unit consist of Indian Lake State Park, Palms Book State Park, Wagner Falls Scenic Site, Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park, Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, rustic state campgrounds, boating access sites, non-motorized pathways, and ORV trailheads in Schoolcraft & Alger Counties. This includes the supervision of a lead ranger, 3 ranger E’s, janitor, explore guide, and 18 SW 04’s. The purpose of this position is to provide high quality recreational opportunities to the public, while preserving and balancing the protection of natural resources. This person performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the Unit, checking quality and quantity of work. Competency in leadership skills, safety and maintenance, public relations and financial management is required. This person will regard safety as a personal responsibility and respect the safety of other employees and the public. This employee represents the Division with the legislative, local governmental units and business groups in relation to the administration of State Lands and facilities under his/her jurisdiction.

This position requires that the employee hold 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.

In order to be eligible for a Commissioned Park and Recreation position, you must:

+ Pass a pre-employment physical examination conducted by a health care provider designated by the Parks and Recreation Division.

+ Successfully pass the Parks and Recreation Division Law Academy.

+ Be at least 21 years of age before graduation from the Parks and Recreation Law Academy.

+ Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to obtain a Michigan driver’s license.

+ Possess a driving record free of suspension or revocation for two years prior to attendance of the Parks and Recreation Division Law Academy.

+ Possess a driving record free of any moving violations for two years prior to attendance of the Parks and Recreation Division Law Academy.

+ Possess a clean criminal record absent of any felony convictions or high court misdemeanors.

Commissioned Physical Requirements

Position Description

Required Education and Experience

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.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

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.

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

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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PARKSPV - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school

+ Yes

+ No

02

PARKSPV - Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

03

PARKSPV2 - Do you possess at least 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. OR The 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 AND three 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? (If so, please attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR The 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, AND two 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? If so, please attach a copy of your transcripts. ? (If so, please attach a copy of your transcripts)

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have a bachelor's degree with a major in natural resources, park management, public administration, landscape architecture, or outdoor recreation?

+ Yes

+ No

05

How much experience do you have with financial management of an operations budget including annual budget development, payroll and accounts payable/receivable, and/or related accounting experience?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

06

How much experience do you have recruiting, hiring, training and/or directing staff in park and recreation operations groups?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

07

How much experience do you have leading and/or coordinating others in projects, operations, or similar activities?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

08

From the following computer applications, please select those that you have experience using.

+ E-mail and/or internet

+ Word processing

+ Spreadsheet

+ Power point

+ Databases

+ Sigma

+ CAMIS

+ Report Writing

+ None

09

How much public relations experience do you have with businesses, government agencies, media, and recreation user groups?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

10

How much experience do you have as a supervisor with program oversight and administration responsibilities?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

11

Please explain your answer to the above question. If no experience, type N/A.

12

How much experience do you have with the day-to-day oversight of day-use facilities including playgrounds, picnic shelters, swimming beaches, and nature trails?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

13

Please explain your answer to the above question. If no experience, type N/A.

14

How much experience do you have with the day-to-day oversight and administration of Forest Recreation facilities including State Forest Campgrounds, ORV trails, non-motorized pathways?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

15

How much experience do you have with day-to-day maintenance and operations of boating access sites?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

16

How much experience do you have with skilled Trades (carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, small engine repair) experience?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

17

How much experience do you have with facility maintenance and construction?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 years or more

18

How many employees have you been responsible for assigning daily tasks?

+ Less than 5

+ More than 5

+ More than 10

+ More than 15

19

Do you currently hold a Michigan DNR Law Enforcement Commission?

+ Yes

+ No

20

QOL - How did you hear about this job?

+ Department Employee or co-worker

+ Family or Friend

+ College Career Fair

+ State of Michigan Career Fair

+ Summer Youth Employment Participant

+ Civil Service Vacancy Site

+ Department Website

+ Other

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Natural Resources

Address

525 West Allegan

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers

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