Work in Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, or Trails

Would you like to work at a state park, trail, or recreation area? Join the parks team!

Park system employees work in:

• natural resources law enforcement
• public contact and visitor information
• interpretation and natural resource education
• maintenance of buildings and grounds
• property and resource management

Check the Department of Natural Resources or Department of Employee Relations [exit DNR] job listings for job announcements and exams.

Park Ranger and Manager Jobs

Park ranger and manager jobs require law enforcement credentials, and the applicant must meet the standards set by the Department of Justice (DOJ) [exit DNR].

Full-time permanent applicants must complete the civil service exam for park ranger or manager positions to be considered for employment. The exam for permanent ranger jobs throughout the state will be given November 14, 2009; the application deadline is Wednesday, November 4. More... [exit DNR]

Limited-term rangers must meet the DOJ standards and have the required law enforcement training before being hired.

Other Types of Jobs

Other positions in state parks do not require law enforcement credentials. These include naturalists, maintenance workers, visitor service workers, and clerical staff.

Limited-term Employees

Limited-term employees (LTEs) are hired directly by each park, forest, or trail for a variety of seasonal work, with a maximum total employment time of 1043 hours. See the list of LTE openings or contact the individual park, forest, or trail of your choice for details.

State Jobs [exit DNR]

For more information about park ranger and manager jobs, ask Jason Fritz , (608) 266-2152. For information about other park jobs, ask Wisconsin State Parks, (608) 266-2181.