Seasonal Park & Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Muskegon State Park)

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　　Seasonal Park & Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Muskegon State Park)

　　Salary

　　$19.78 - $27.81 Hourly

　　Location

　　Muskegon, MI

　　Job Type

　　Seasonal

　　Job Number

　　7501-24-PARK-055

　　Department

　　Natural Resources

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Bargaining Unit

　　MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Job Description

　　This position participates in the day to day work activities of the unit with regard to the operations of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. The employee shall assist the Unit Supervisor/Lead Ranger in various administrative tasks as delegated with minimal supervision. The employee shall perform various types of operational and maintenance duties consistent with the operation of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. This position will train and provide guidance to staff, maintain grounds, infrastructure and equipment, and perform other duties as assigned. The employee shall regard their personal safety, as well as the safety of co-workers and the public, as their personal responsibility.

　　Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/CommissionedRangerPDMuskegonStateParkseasonalRangerE2024.pdf)

　　This position requires that the employee is able to obtain and 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.

　　Michigan DNR Commissioned Park and Recreation Ranger Law Physical Requirements (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/MichiganDNRCommissionedParkandRecreationRangerLawPhysicalrequirements.pdf)

　　Required Education and Experience

　　Education

　　Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

　　Experience

　　Park and Recreation Ranger 6

　　No specific type or amount is required.

　　Park and Recreation Ranger 7

　　One year of experience in a park or recreation setting, or in the construction trades.

　　Park and Recreation Ranger E8

　　Two years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger 7.

　　Alternate Education and Experience

　　Completion of at least 8 semester (12 term) college credits in natural resources, park management or outdoor recreation may be substituted for one year of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.

　　Completion of at least 15 semester (22 term) college credits in natural resources, park management or outdoor recreation may be substituted for two years of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.

　　Additional Requirements and Information

　　Please attach resume, cover letter, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

　　Valid Driver's License

　　Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

　　Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

　　NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

　　View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/ParkandRecreationRanger_12435_7.pdf

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　　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 atwww.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 daysand13 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 take12 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.

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　　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: 11/14/2022

　　01

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

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　PRKRNGR - Please select your level of experience.

　　None

　　At least one year of experience in a park or recreation setting, or in the construction trades.

　　At least two years of park and recreation experience.

　　At least three years of park and recreation experience.

　　03

　　PRKRNGR - Have you completed at least 8 semester (12 term) college credits in natural resources, park management or outdoor recreation? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　PRKRNGR - Have you completed at least 15 semester (22 term) college credits in natural resources, park management or outdoor recreation? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Have you previously worked for or are you a current Michigan Department of Natural Resources' employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Are you a current or past DNR Parks & Recreation division employee? If so in what capacity? (Check all that apply)

　　State Worker

　　Student Assistant

　　Summer Youth Employment Worker

　　Volunteer

　　Park and Recreation Ranger

　　Other

　　Not applicable

　　07

　　Are you currently a Park and Recreation Ranger within the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Parks and Recreation Division?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　Are you currently a Commissioned Park and Recreation Ranger within the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' Parks & Recreation Division?

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　Do you hold a skilled trades certificate or on-the-job skilled trades certificate (i.e. journeyperson plumber, welder, carpenter, electrician, equipment operator, mechanical, etc.)?

　　Yes

　　No

　　10

　　If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate the skilled trades certification(s) you possess. If no, please type N/A.

　　11

　　How much experience do you have with the maintenance of boating access sites, including: minor maintenance and repairs of infrastructure, facility cleaning, and grounds keeping?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　12

　　How much experience do you have with the maintenance of parks, including: minor maintenance and repairs of infrastructure, facility cleaning, and grounds keeping?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　13

　　How much experience do you have with the maintenance of trail systems, buildings, facilities including grounds keeping or landscaping?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　14

　　How much experience do you have with the operation of wastewater facility and/or wastewater lagoon system, including: reporting and compliance with EGLE permits, water sampling, and system maintenance?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　15

　　How much experience do you have with state or municipal harbor operations, including dock maintenance and boat slip rental?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　16

　　How much on-the-job experience do you possess with carpentry?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　17

　　How much on-the-job experience do you possess with electrical?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　18

　　How much on-the-job experience do you possess with plumbing?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　19

　　How much on-the-job experience do you possess with welding?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　20

　　How much on-the-job experience do you possess with masonry?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　21

　　How much experience do you have with small engine/equipment maintenance/repair?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　22

　　How much experience do you have with leading and/or coordinating projects, staff, and operations?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　23

　　Please explain your experience leading and/or coordinating others in projects, operations, or similar activities. If no experience, please type N/A.

　　24

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

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　25

　　How much experience do you have using computer software (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　26

　　How much experience do you have using a computerized reservation system for hotel, motel, or campground registrations?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　27

　　How much experience do you have maintaining and operating specialized vehicles and/or equipment, such as: backhoes, graders, diesel tractors, etc.?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　28

　　How much experience do you have with handling cash, preparing daily receipts, and/or preparing deposits using standard accounting methods?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　29

　　How much experience do you have in public relations, which includes providing services and/or information to the general public?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　30

　　How much experience do you have with emergency response, law enforcement, or public safety?

　　No experience

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 to 3 years

　　3 years or more

　　31

　　Do you have a valid driver's license?

　　Yes

　　No

　　32

　　In order to be eligible for a Commissioned Park and Recreation position, you must be at least 21 years old by completion of the Parks and Recreation Law Academy. Will you be at least 21 years old by March 1, 2025?

　　Yes

　　No

　　33

　　QOL - Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Natural Resources

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　　525 West Allegan

　　Lansing, Michigan, 48909

　　Phone

　　517-284-5014

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