State Bureau Administrator 18 - Parks and Recreation Division Chief

This position serves as the Chief of the Parks and Recreation Division. As such, the position oversees the planning, development, implementation, and management of statewide programs for the Parks and Recreation Division to manage state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, trails, boating access sites, waterways, harbors, and to help implement the department’s mission. The position is responsible for the overall performance, effectiveness, supervision, and administration of the division, including: 1. Direct and oversee division programs and personnel. 2. Responsible for annual budget of approximately $200 million, 700 career and 1,300 non-career employees. 3. Provide leadership and collaboration to direct and administer programs for the department as a member of the department’s Resource Bureau and Management Team. 4. Maintain good working relationships with internal divisions, external stakeholders, boards and commissions, the Michigan Legislature, universities, and constituent groups throughout Michigan. Position Description Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Two years of professional managerial experience. Certified Park and Recreation Professional desired View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StateBureauAdministrator_13127_7.pdf 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. You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcript. 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. 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. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.