Park and Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Muskallonge Lake State Park)
State of Michigan
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Park & Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Allegan Field Office)
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$21.39 - $30.08
per hour
Type
Closes
March 10, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping run state parks and recreation areas in Michigan, including daily operations, maintenance of grounds and equipment, and assisting with administrative tasks under limited supervision.
It also includes training staff and ensuring safety for everyone involved.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in parks, outdoor work, or construction who enjoys physical tasks and working in nature.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- For level 6: No specific experience required
- For level 7: One year of experience in parks/recreation or construction trades
- For level E8: Two years of park/recreation experience, including one year at level 7 equivalent
- Optional: College credits in natural resources, park management, or outdoor recreation (8-15 credits can substitute for experience)
- Ability to perform maintenance duties and ensure safety
Full 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.Position Description
Requirements
EducationEducational 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 the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/ParkandRecreationRanger.pdfCheck your resume before applying to catch common mistakes