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Posted: March 26, 2026 (1 day ago)

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PARK & RECREATION RANGER 6-E8 (EAST TAWAS STATE HARBOR / TAWAS POINT STATE PARK)

State of Michigan

Natural Resources

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$21.39 - $30.08

per hour

Closes

April 10, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a park ranger at East Tawas State Harbor and Tawas Point State Park, where you'll help manage daily operations, maintain facilities and grounds, ensure visitor safety, and enforce park rules.

You'll assist supervisors with administrative tasks and train other staff with little oversight.

It's a great fit for someone who enjoys outdoor work, has experience in parks or maintenance, and is committed to public safety and environmental stewardship.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • 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 perform physical maintenance duties and prioritize safety for self, coworkers, and public

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

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.

Michigan DNR Commissioned Park and Recreation Ranger Requirements

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: 3/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/27/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5281785