Summary
This role involves helping run daily operations at Sleeper State Park, including maintenance tasks, guiding staff, and ensuring safety for visitors and coworkers.
It supports the park supervisor with administrative work and requires enforcing rules as a law enforcement officer.
Ideal candidates are hands-on individuals who enjoy outdoor work, have some experience in parks or related fields, and prioritize 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 that the employee hold a DNR Law Enforcement Commission.Position Description
Requirements
EducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
ExperiencePark and Recreation Ranger 6No specific type or amount is required.
Park and Recreation Ranger 7One year of experience in a park or recreation setting, or in the construction trades.
Park and Recreation Ranger E8Two 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