Park and Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Pinckney Recreation Area)
State of Michigan
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Park & Recreation Ranger E - Barry
State of Michigan
Natural Resources
Location
Barry, Michigan, 48909
Salary
$21.39 - $30.08
per hour
Type
Closes
March 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping run shooting ranges and other facilities in Michigan's parks, including tasks like maintenance, guiding staff, and administrative support with little oversight.
It's a hands-on role focused on keeping grounds, equipment, and operations safe and smooth for visitors and coworkers.
A good fit would be someone with experience in outdoor recreation or maintenance who values safety and enjoys working independently in a natural setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- For Ranger 7 level: One year of experience in parks, recreation, or construction trades
- For Ranger E8 level: Two years of park and recreation experience, including one year at Ranger 7 equivalent
- Substitution: 8 semester credits in natural resources, park management, or outdoor recreation for one year of experience
- Substitution: 15 semester credits in relevant fields for two years of experience
- Ability to perform maintenance duties on grounds, infrastructure, and equipment
- Strong emphasis on personal and public safety responsibilities
Full Job Description
As a Park and Recreation Ranger E, this position participates in the day-to-day work activities of the unit with regard to the operations of Marketing and Outreach Division shooting ranges.
The employee shall assist the 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 Marketing and Outreach Division administered facilities.
This position will provide guidance to STW staff, range operations, 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.
Position DescriptionRequirements
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
Please attach resume, cover letter, and official college transcripts to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/ParkandRecreationRanger.pdf
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