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Posted: January 21, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Park and Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Aloha State Park)

State of Michigan

Natural Resources

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$21.39 - $30.08

per hour

Closes

February 5, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping run state parks by maintaining grounds, equipment, and facilities, assisting with administrative tasks, and ensuring safety for visitors and staff.

It also includes law enforcement duties to enforce park rules.

A good fit would be someone with experience in outdoor recreation or maintenance who is physically fit, enjoys nature, and is willing to undergo training to become a commissioned officer.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • DNR Law Enforcement Commission required
  • Attendance at Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy (totaling about 12 weeks with overnight stays)
  • Meet physical requirements for commissioned law enforcement role
  • For Ranger 7 level: One year of experience in park/recreation settings or construction trades
  • For Ranger E8 level: Two years of park and recreation experience, including one year at Ranger 7 level
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and train/guide other staff

Full Job Description


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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 that the employee hold a DNR Law Enforcement Commission.

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.

Commissioned Physical Requirements

Position Description

Requirements

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.


Qualifications

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 Information


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

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/22/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5200297