Ranger - Enforcement Ranger - Operations

We seek creative, service-oriented individuals to join a team of professional employees dedicated to protecting and enhancing our natural resources. We employ individuals who can communicate positively with a variety of customer groups.

Duties

Maintain visitor safety and security within Wisconsin's state parks and forests. Protect natural resources by enforcing regulations and laws pertaining to parks, forests, and fisheries. Provide visitor information and service. Maintain and repair picnic areas, campgrounds, trails, and buildings. Register campers, collect fees, direct work crews, and interpret park laws and rules.

Ranger-Enforcement

Positions are primarily involved in law enforcement related activities.

Ranger-Operations

Positions devote the majority of time to operations and maintenance activities.

Required Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Law enforcement procedures including observation and memory skills and techniques. Ability to interpret state park regulations and rules. Ability to show concern for the varied interests and needs of others. Building and grounds maintenance and repair procedures. Safe operation of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Special Requirements

Possession of or eligibility to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. Must meet Wisconsin's Law Enforcement Standards Board "recruit" requirements which include the following: at least 18 years of age; no unpardoned felony convictions; ability to meet certain medical and physical requirements including hearing and visual acuity standards. Certification as a law enforcement officer is required prior to completing the probationary period.

Desired Training

Qualified applicants will possess either a two-year associate degree from a Wisconsin vocational, technical and adult education district or its accredited equivalent from another state or a minimum of 60 fully-accredited college-level credits.

PUB-HR-005 Rev 08/2001