LTE Park Ranger Opportunities - Statewide

We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. In partnership with individuals and organizations; DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

The Wisconsin DNR's Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management is accepting applications for LTE (Limited Term Employee) positions across the state.

We're currently seeking to fill immediate openings for Park Rangers at these locations:

Blue Mound State Park, Blue Mounds, WI

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit, Delafield, WI (Housing Available - Contact Mike Ring for more information: (262) 283-6631)

Governor Thompson State Park, Crivitz, WI.

This recruitment will be used to fill future similar vacancies in other State Parks and Recreation Areas as they become available. All interested persons are encouraged to apply.

To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link: DNR (wisc.jobs).

These positions will provide recreation management, assistance with resource protection, as well as managing public safety through maintenance, facility management, and administrative activities within the assigned recreation area. Trail and grounds maintenance are primary work goals for Park Ranger and Park Technician positions in the cold months.

These positions pay between $16 - $22 per hour. Rates offered are dependent on the skills/experience of the candidate, the location they're selected for, and budgetary allowances at the time of hire. Park Ranger positions are in pay schedule and range 05-64. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan. 

These are Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees. 

More about LTE positions:

1) Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.

2) Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job. 

3) May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. 

4) Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

Special Requirements:

1) Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a job offer. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

2) Eligible to work in U.S.: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility I-9 form upon hire.

3) State law requires first preference to go to qualified WI resident candidates in the recruitment and selection of LTEs. Out of state residents may be considered to fill LTE vacancies when a qualified resident cannot be found. There are multiple ways an applicant can meet the residency requirement.

A Wisconsin resident is a person who:

a. Has established a residence, as defined in s. 6.10(1), in this state not less than 10 days earlier; 

b. Has resided in this state for not less than a total of one year out of the immediately preceding 5 years; 

c. Is eligible to register to vote in this state; or 

d. Is the spouse of a person meeting the requirements of par. (a), (b), or (c).” s.230.03(12), Wis. Stats.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the required qualifications below, MOST of these positions will require the selected candidates to be eligible to drive a state vehicle and meet the following criteria:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a minimum of two years licensed driving experience
• Have not had three (3) or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two (2) years

• Have no OWI/DUI violations within the past year

   

   

  Required Qualifications for Park Rangers:

   

• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
• Knowledge, skills and experience of general maintenance operation
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and punctual
• Ability to work a modified schedule; nights, weekends, holidays, etc

Qualifications to highlight in your application materials if you want to be considered for related future State Park LTE opportunities (Visitor Services Associate, Groundskeeper, Park Technician, Park Technician Adv):

• Customer service and cash handling experience
• Knowledge and experience working with computers 
• Knowledge, skills and experience of equipment maintenance operation
• Knowledge, skills and experience with basic carpentry and minor electrical and plumbing repairs
• Knowledge and experience performing preventative maintenance on equipment such as tractors, dozers, trenchers, sprayers, mowers, etc

• Building and/or groundskeeping repair or maintenance experience 

   

Click the “Apply for Job” button and follow the directions. You will be able to save your application as many times as needed and make edits up until the point you submit your application. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to make any updates to the application or any materials submitted.

Please note that the Wiscjobs system will time you out after 30 minutes of activity, so be sure to save your work often to avoid having to re-start the application process.

For any position-related questions, please feel free to contact: 

Governor Thompson State Park: [email protected]

Blue Mound state Park: [email protected]

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak: [email protected]

For technical questions and troubleshooting related to the Wisc.Jobs site, please visit Commonly Asked Questions.

Your resume and letter of qualifications are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

This recruitment will remain open until all business needs are met. Applications received by 8:00am on Wednesday, October 14th will be included in the first round of resume review.