Park & Recreation Supervisor 10 (Orchard Beach State Park)

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Park & Recreation Supervisor 10 (Orchard Beach State Park)

Salary

$27.03 - $37.14 Hourly

Location

Manistee, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

7501-25-PARK-063

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

02/14/2025

Closing Date

2/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

• Description

• Benefits

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Job Description

This position serves as the first line supervisor of the Orchard Beach Unit. The Unit consists of Orchard Beach State Park, Tippy Dam Recreation Area, two non-motorized trails (Bestie River Pathway, and Bestie Valley Trail) and eighteen boating access sites. Orchard Beach State Park includes 166 modern campsites, 8 rustic campsites, two rental cabins, 3.5mi hiking trail, and day use area with a reservable historic shelter. Tippy Dam Recreation Area includes 40 rustic campsites, one rental cabin, hiking trail, and two boat launches – the shoreline below the dam is a popular location for anglers. The function of the position is to provide quality recreation opportunities to the public and to preserve and protect the natural and historic resources of the facilities. This position also directs and supervises the day-to-day operations, maintenance and administration of the park, trails and boating programs in compliance with Department and Division policies and procedures. This position serves as the first line Supervisor for 16 employees including two Park Ranger As, two seasonal Park Ranger Es, and 12 State Park Worker 04’s. These duties include certification of time and attendance, scheduling, training, and corrective action when needed. This position will supervise and follow-up on assignments, checking quality and quantity of work, coordinate with other Departments and DNR Divisions, work collaboratively with local units of government and agencies.

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

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.

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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: 2/28/24

01

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

• Yes

• No

  02

  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

  03

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

• Yes

• No

  04

  Are you a current DNR employee?

• Yes

• No

  05

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

• Yes

• No

  06

  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

  07

  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

  08

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

• No experence

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 3 years

• 3 years or more

  09

  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

  10

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

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 3 years

• 3 years or more

  11

  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

  12

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

  13

  How much experience do you have with the management of historic structures?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 to 3 years

• 3 years or more

  14

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

  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

  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

  18

  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

  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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