Department

Department of Environmental Management

Division

Environmental Services

Salary

$16.75 - $17.25

Job Profile

JC-09140023-99 - Park Ranger II (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

JR101105 PARK RANGER II (Evergreen) (Open)

Pay Grade

C40224 G

Classification

Park Ranger II

Class Definition

A level II Park Ranger performs a patrolling, protective, and security function at a particular State Park or Beach. A Ranger II frequently interacts with the public by meeting with visitors to provide directions and information on parks or area 3/19/14 facilities. A Ranger II is also responsible for assisting Park visitors and protecting them and state park properties from hazards such as accidents, injury, damage, fire, theft and trespass; they assist visitors and promote the safe and orderly enjoyment of parks and beaches; inspecting facilities for maintenance problems, equipment failures, reporting on these issues, and performing a variety of light maintenance tasks. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Supplemental Information

A level II Park Ranger performs a patrolling, protective, and security function at a particular State Park or Beach. A Ranger II frequently interacts with the public by meeting with visitors to provide directions and information on parks or area 3/19/14 facilities. A Ranger II is also responsible for assisting Park visitors and protecting them and state park properties from hazards such as accidents, injury, damage, fire, theft and trespass; they assist visitors and promote the safe and orderly enjoyment of parks and beaches; inspecting facilities for maintenance problems, equipment failures, reporting on these issues, and performing a variety of light maintenance tasks. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. 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.