Park Naturalist jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Job Summary: 

Responsible for providing customer service support work within the County Parks and the Parks Office. This position patrols the parks by vehicle and foot, enforces rules, assists with special events, locks and secures gates and facilities, collects fees, processes reservations, and performs general park custodial duties such as restroom cleaning, litter pick up and emptying trash cans. The Park Ranger will also fill in as parks office support and provide general office support services. 

Wage and Hours: $16.02 per hour, 25 hours per week. This is a seasonal position that does require weekends and summer holiday work. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

1. Utilize various forms of communication to attendants of varied socioeconomic backgrounds about amenities, park activities, park rules, regulations, limitations and general conditions related to day-to-day operations of the parks. 
2. Respond to customer questions and complaints. 
3. Lock and secure gates and park facilities when necessary. 
4. Verify proper permits/passes are obtained by park visitors, sell season passes, and collect daily campsite, watercraft launch, and equestrian trail fees. 
5. Monitor campground payment and reservation system. 
6. Monitor pavilion reservation system. 
7. Basic custodial duties including; cleaning and stocking bathroom and toilets, cleaning campsites, emptying fire pits, emptying trashcans, and cleaning and sweeping picnic shelters. 

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) 
• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Six (6) months of experience in a customer service setting and/or cash handling. 
• Valid Michigan Driver's License. 

Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website:
https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2802/637974740005930000