Recreation Program Specialist - Natural Resources Outreach


Job Details

Salary: $20.18 - $21.41 Hourly

Location : Waterford, MI

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 2024-125

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 05/13/2024

Job Summary

Supports natural resources management and environmental sustainability in southeast Michigan through community outreach. Researches, designs, develops, and implements natural resources and environmental sustainability related outreach materials relevant to southeast Michigan to support the mission of Oakland County Parks and Recreation. Assists higher level staff with scheduling volunteers, maintaining program records, purchasing supplies, and maintaining program budgets. Works with representatives from local communities to develop special events and provide excellent customer service to the general public. Utilizes current natural resources related software, such as ESRI ArcGIS products, to track partner progress and assess benchmarking for partners and collaborative efforts.
Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

  • Thoroughly documented work history
  • The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

1. Be 18 years old.

2.a. Have at least six (6) months of full time (1040 hours) experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity preferably in a park, recreation and/or program setting; OR

b.Have at least six (6) months paid or voluntary experience in Leadership for organizations such as civic, philanthropic, school clubs, and/or sports teams.

3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. Out of country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver's license before the hire date.

4. Pass the employment physical established for this classification.
Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your
NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered.
NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
Special Requirements

1. Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

2. If assigned to a youth recreational program, prior to employment, candidates will be required to provide Parks & Recreation with documentation from the Michigan Department of Human Services (previously called Family Independence Agency) that they have not been named in a central registry case as the perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect. In addition, applicants being considered for hire will be asked to sign a form authorizing Parks & Recreation to request and receive a criminal history check in accordance with the privacy act of 1974.Applicants for positions at Parks & Recreation will not be considered if they have been convicted of either of the following:

(a) Child Abuse or Neglect.

(b) A felony involving harm or threatened harm to an individual within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of hire.

01

Do you have work experience interacting with (select all that apply)
  • community partners
  • employees
  • volunteers
  • members of the public
  • none of the above


02

Do you have work experience presenting information (select all that apply)
  • in online/virtual meetings
  • in classrooms or boardrooms
  • at events or information tables
  • in outdoor settings
  • none of these


03

Do you have work experience utilizing Arc GIS technology to collect data, monitor, and evaluate field conditions?
  • Yes
  • No


04

Are you at least 18yrs of age?
  • Yes
  • No


05

Do you have a valid Driver's License? If so, please list your DL number below:

Required Question





 Oakland County, MI

 06/01/2024

 Waterford,MI