Job Description

Chief Of Nature And Outdoor Education Programming

Oakland County is a progressive place to work, where innovation and ambition are rewarded. We understand the many challenges facing today's professionals and families so we offer competitive wages and salaries, and a full benefits package with which you'd be quite impressed!

For full-time employees our benefits information can be found here.

The Chief of Nature and Outdoor Education Programming will lead a team focused on engaging diverse audiences through immersive, hands-on experiences with an emphasis on nature and environmental discovery, agriculture and homesteading skills, food and health, and outdoor recreational activities.

This posting will close on 07/01/2025 at 5:00 pm.

Plans, organizes, and supervises staff of assigned operational division. Prioritizes and assigns work, projects, and duties, ensuring that work is completed following appropriate policies, code regulations and industry standard practices. Makes recommendation for assigned division budget and monitors expenditures. Reviews work-in-process and completed projects. Requires on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a year-round basis to respond to emergency situations. Utilizes current county-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration, Parks & Recreation Resources, Parks Administration or closely related field.
• Have at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible full-time work experience in planning, promoting, and implementing recreation, youth activities and/or special event programs, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility. NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields described above may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( The degree evaluation will be required for application processing.

Special Requirements

Maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

Pay Range

USD $81,255.00 - USD $108,867.00 /Yr.

EEO Statement

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Inclusion Statement

Oakland County is committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with prior convictions, as we believe in providing equal opportunities for all. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings to our team and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace. If you have the skills and qualifications for the position, we encourage you to apply. All candidates are evaluated based on their ability to meet the job requirements, legal obligations and thrive in our organization. All ways, MOVING FORWARD.

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