Devils Lake State Park - Seasonal LTE ; Baraboo

Overview

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 has multiple LTE (Limited Term Employee) positions available at our Devils Lake State Park in Baraboo, WI.

Locations:
Devils Lake State Park, Baraboo, WI

Openings:
Park Rangers and Visitor Services Associates

These positions are expected to begin in spring 2026, work through the summer, and end in the fall. This recruitment may be used to fill future similar positions.

To see all opportunities currently available at DNR, follow this link: DNR (wisc.jobs).

Visitor Services Associate

These positions are 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.
• 20% - 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.
• 5% - General maintenance and cleaning as required to meet the operational needs of the property.

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. The 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 by providing interpretive services such as guided hikes, 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 revenue activities (collect funds from self-pay stations, distribute fee violation notices, etc), disseminate information to public, and maintain records.

These positions pay between $18.00 - $22.00 per hour and are in pay schedule and range 02-10 (Visitor Services Associate) and 05-64 (Park Ranger).

Rates offered to selected applicants will depend on the experience of the candidate and the position being offered. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.

• Offer a great opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to enhance their resumes with skills learned on the job.
• May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
• Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

• Background Checks:
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