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 is hiring Multiple LTE (Limited Term Employee) Park Rangers and Visitor Services Associates located at Mirror Lake State Park in Baraboo,Wisconsin.

Park Ranger

The park ranger is primarily responsible for facilitating customer service, facility and grounds maintenance, and public safety within state designated parks, forests, trails, and other lands managed by the Wisconsin State Park System within the Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management. Specifically, this position will provide recreation management, assistance with resource protection, as well as managing public safety through maintenance, facility management, and administrative activities within the assigned area. This position will maintain internal and external partnerships to include local government, local interests, and other key stakeholders to establish and promote management, public safety and contribute to protection goals. position will assist with outreach, promotion, and public relations for the property.

30% - Perform grounds maintenance activities, perform repairs on park structures, conduct routine building cleaning, safely operate and maintain park equipment, maintain trails and water distribution systems. support education programs and other functional efforts of the park.

25% - Assist with the visitor assistance program, maintain public use areas, operate department camping reservation systems, monitor recreation facilities, maintain detailed reports, records, and statistics. Educate property visitors about user conduct rules. arboretums, and other education points at the property.

25% - Perform land management activities for the property, provide resource protection rule information to visitors, resolve visitor service issues.

20% - Conduct admission sales, disseminate information to public, and maintain records.

Visitor Services Associate

Visitor Services Associate is responsible for greeting park visitors, selling vehicle admission stickers, registering campers, fielding questions about the park or property and recreation opportunities, along with a variety of other administrative and financial duties.

50% - Greet visitors, collect and account for fees and disseminate information. Work at entrance stations, campgrounds or other visitor contact stations. Use electronic cash registers, electronic credit card verification equipment and computerized reservation and reporting systems.

25% - Provide answers to visitor questions concerning the specific park area, as well as explain the area's recreational opportunities, interpretive services, concessions and campground availability.

15% - Distribute brochures, maps and provide directions/routes of travel throughout the park; inform visitors of potential safety hazards.

10% - Issue admission receipts in accordance with established guidelines.

The Park Ranger position pays $15 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 05-64.

The Visitor Services Associate position pays between $12 to $13 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 02-10.

For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position. LTE positions do not automatically lead to permanent state employment or enjoy the same benefits as permanent employees; however, these positions do offer valuable work experience and an opportunity to learn more about career opportunities with the Department of Natural Resources and the State of Wisconsin.

LTE employees are limited to working 1039 hours per position within a twelve-month period.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants before they can be offered a position. 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The DNR does not sponsor work visas, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

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.

Park Ranger

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
Customer service and cash handling experience
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.

Visitor Service Associate

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public
Customer service and cash handling experience
Knowledge and experience working with computers
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and punctual
Ability to work a modified schedule; nights, weekends, holidays, etc.

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For any position-related questions, please feel free to contact Patrick.Cieslewicz@wisconsin.gov

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Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on April 6th, 2023 in order to be considered.