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Posted: March 3, 2026 (1 day ago)

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

State of Michigan

Natural Resources

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$21.39 - $30.08

per hour

Closes

March 18, 2026

Job Description

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.

Key Requirements

  • Hold a DNR Law Enforcement Commission
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 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
  • Ability to perform maintenance on grounds, infrastructure, and equipment
  • Substitution: 8-15 college credits in natural resources, park management, or outdoor recreation for experience

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.


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: 3/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5250907