Park and Recreation Ranger 6-E8 (Indian Lake State Park)

About the role

This position participates in the day-to-day work activities of the unit, assisting the Unit Supervisor/Lead Ranger with administrative tasks and performing operational and maintenance duties for Parks and Recreation Division-administered facilities. Responsibilities include training and guiding staff, maintaining grounds, infrastructure, and equipment, and ensuring personal, coworker, and public safety.

As a requirement for this position, attendance at the Parks and Recreation Division Law Enforcement Academy and Ranger Operations Academy is mandatory. These are two separate trainings typically totaling 12 weeks, including overnight stays at a learning facility, designed to enhance physical incident-handling abilities and knowledge of Parks & Recreation rules and operations.

The employee must obtain and maintain a DNR Law Enforcement Commission.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Unit Supervisor/Lead Ranger with administrative tasks as delegated.
• Perform operational and maintenance duties for Parks and Recreation Division facilities.
• Train and provide guidance to staff.
• Maintain grounds, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of coworkers and the public.
• Complete required law enforcement and ranger operations training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required for all levels).
• For Park and Recreation Ranger 7: One year of experience in a park or recreation setting or in the construction trades.
• For 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 substitute 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 substitute for two years of experience as a Park and Recreation Ranger-E.

For additional details, view the job specification.