PARK RANGER I

Department Department of Environmental Management Division Environmental Services Salary $16.00 - $16.50 Job Profile JC-09140022-99 - Park Ranger I (Non-Union Executive Branch) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours 2026 Department of Environmental Management (DEM) SEASONAL PROGRAM The State annually employs qualified responsible individuals in a variety of positions with the State's Parks, Beaches, Research Programs, and Administrative Offices during a specific limited period.

Applicants will be considered for open seasonal positions based on their

qualifications:

, availability, and willingness to travel to the assigned location (s). Many of the classifications have a three-step pay-grade. An employee in any of these classifications is paid at the first step during his or her first season. An employee returning to the same three-step classification for a second season is paid at the second step during that season.

An employee to the same three-step classification for a third or subsequent session is paid at the third step during that season. Opening Date February 12, 2026 Closing Date November 19, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR101104 PARK RANGER I (Evergreen) (Open) Pay Grade C40214 G Classification Park Ranger I Class Definition Class Definition The State is accepting online applications for available Park Ranger I positions.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed A Park Ranger I has a considerable amount of public contact meeting with visitors to provide directions and information concerning the facilities. A Ranger I is also responsible for patrolling parks and beach facilities to observe and report infractions of rules and regulations; promoting the safe and orderly enjoyment of these facilities by the public; inspecting facilities to check for and report maintenance problems and equipment failures; and performing a variety of maintenance tasks such as litter pickup, restroom maintenance, park and trail cleanup, and other building and grounds maintenance.

Required Qualifications:

for Appointment Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Supplemental Information A level I Park Ranger has a considerable amount of public contact meeting with visitors to provide directions and information concerning the facilities. A Ranger I is also responsible for patrolling parks and beach facilities to observe and report infractions of rules and regulations; promoting the safe and orderly enjoyment of these facilities by the public; inspecting facilities to check for and report maintenance problems and equipment failures; and performing a variety of maintenance tasks such as litter pickup, restroom maintenance, park and trail cleanup, and other building and grounds maintenance.

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At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the

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