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Park & Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Newaygo State Park)

State of Michigan
State of Michigan Salary
Newaygo, MI Temporary
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Job Description

This position participates in the day to day work activities of the unit with regard to the operations of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. The employee shall assist the Unit Supervisor/Lead Ranger in various administrative tasks as delegated with minimal supervision. The employee shall perform various types of operational and maintenance duties consistent with the operation of Parks and Recreation Division administered facilities. This position will train and provide guidance to staff, maintain grounds, infrastructure and equipment, and perform other duties as assigned. The employee shall regard their personal safety, as well as the safety of co-workers and the public, as their personal responsibility.

This position requires a Class A CDL license.

This position requires that the employee hold a DNR Law Enforcement Commission.

Position Description

As a requirement for this position, attendance at the Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy is required. These are two separate trainings typically totaling 12 weeks with courses intended to increase your physical ability to handle incidents, increase your knowledge of Parks & Recreation Rules as well as park operations. These trainings will require overnight stays in / at a learning facility.

Michigan DNR Commissioned Park and Recreation Ranger Requirements

Required Education And Experience

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Park and Recreation Ranger 6

No specific type or amount is required.

Park and Recreation Ranger 7

One year of experience in a park or recreation setting, or in the construction trades.

Park and Recreation Ranger E8

Two years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to a Park and Recreation Ranger 7.

Alternate Education And Experience

Completion of at least 8 semester (12 term) college credits in natural resources, park management or outdoor recreation may be substituted for one year of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.

Completion of at least 15 semester (22 term) college credits in natural resources, park management or outdoor recreation may be substituted for two years of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.

Additional Requirements And Information

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/ParkandRecreationRanger.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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