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Posted: January 16, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Park & Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Bass River Recreation Area)

State of Michigan

Natural Resources

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$21.39 - $30.08

per hour

Closes

January 31, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

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

It also includes enforcing park rules as a law enforcement officer. A good fit would be someone who enjoys outdoor work, has experience in parks or maintenance, and is physically fit and reliable.

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)
  • For Ranger 6: No specific experience required
  • For Ranger 7: One year of experience in a park/recreation setting or construction trades
  • For Ranger E8: Two years of park and recreation experience, including one year equivalent to Ranger 7
  • Ability to meet physical requirements for commissioned ranger duties

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

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5196411