Park and Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Muskallonge Lake State Park)
State of Michigan
Posted: February 23, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of Michigan
Transportation
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves working at the International Bridge in Michigan, where you'll greet visitors, collect tolls, help drivers cross safely, check trucks for rule compliance, and assist with surveys, security, and emergency tasks.
It's a part-time role limited to about 129 hours per month, operating 24/7 with shifts including weekends and holidays.
A good fit would be someone reliable, customer-friendly, and comfortable with outdoor work who holds a valid driver's license.

THIS IS A NON-CAREER APPOINTMENT THAT IS LIMITED TO 129 HOURS PER MONTH AND 1,039 HOURS PER APPOINTMENT
This position greets customers, collects tolls; assists drivers across the bridge; checks truck traffic to ensure compliance with bridge rules and regulations; assists in taking surveys, helps law enforcement agencies in locating sought vehicles, delivers emergency messages, and assists in distributing customer comment cards as necessary. This position also acts as secondary operator of Security Operations Center as deemed necessary by supervision depending upon current security level. As a 24/7 operation, the position requires working various schedules which will include weekends and holidays as needed. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform miscellaneous bridge escort services as requested and assist in driving motorists across the bridge.The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the State Worker position.
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The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.
Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
To be considered for this position you must:
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.
Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.
Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.
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