State of Wisconsin
Peninsula, Newport and Rock Island State Parks - Seasonal LTE Opportunities (Doo
State of Wisconsin, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, United States, 54210
Peninsula, Newport and Rock Island State Parks – Seasonal LTE Opportunities (Door County)
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Introduction 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 Peninsula, Newport and Rock Island State Parks in Door County, WI. These positions are expected to begin in spring 2026, work through the summer, and end in the fall.
Housing Housing is available onsite at Peninsula and Rock Island State Parks (Monthly Rent = $130-$175). There are two housing units, each with three bedrooms (generally 2 people per room), two full bathrooms, and a shared kitchen and living space. Housing at Peninsula is within walking distance to our main office and maintenance shop and less than 0.5 miles from downtown Fish Creek. Rock Island Park Rangers will be able to work 50% of their time at Peninsula State Park or Newport State Park and 50% at Rock Island.
Positions Available
Park Rangers
Visitor Services Associates
Park Technicians
Park Technician Advanced
Position Summary Park Ranger Primary responsibilities include 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.
30% – Perform grounds maintenance, repair park structures, conduct routine building cleaning, safely operate equipment, maintain trails and water distribution systems. Support education programs by providing interpretive services such as guided hikes.
25% – Assist with the visitor assistance program, maintain public use areas, operate camping reservation systems, monitor recreation facilities, maintain records and statistics, and educate visitors about user conduct rules.
25% – Perform land management activities, provide resource protection rule information to visitors, and resolve visitor service issues.
20% – Conduct revenue activities such as collecting funds, issuing fee violation notices, disseminating information to the public, and maintaining records.
Visitor Services Associate
50% – Greet visitors, collect and account for fees, disseminate information, and operate at entrance stations, campgrounds, or other visitor contact stations using electronic cash registers and reservation systems.
20% – Provide answers to visitor questions concerning the park, recreational opportunities, interpretive services, concessions, and campground availability.
15% – Distribute brochures, maps, and directions, and inform visitors of potential safety hazards.
10% – Issue admission receipts in accordance with established guidelines.
5% – General maintenance and cleaning as required to meet operational needs.
Park Technician
50% – Perform maintenance of facilities and grounds, mow and trim grass, install signage, pick up litter, clean public use areas, remove trees and brush, construct or repair kiosks, mitigate safety concerns, and repair parking areas, roads, and trails.
20% – Manage properties and facilities, conduct inspections, and protect public health and safety.
15% – Operate and maintain equipment such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers, power tools, and sprayers.
15% – Fill and grade park roads, patch blacktop, and maintain culverts and shoulders.
Park Technician Advanced Combines general maintenance and repair work of a semi-skilled nature to various building types and equipment. May occasionally direct and coordinate the work of other facilities repair workers, inmates, students, or Limited Term Employees.
50% – Perform facility improvement projects including repairing windows, doors, screens, and walls; minor repairs to water, electrical, and heating systems; carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical, and plumbing tasks below the Journeyman level.
20% – Mow grass, pick up litter, clean public use areas and beaches, haul garbage, paint buildings, grills, and picnic tables, maintain restrooms, campfire rings, and picnic grills, and remove trees and brush.
15% – Operate and perform preventative maintenance on equipment such as tractors, snow removal equipment, dozers, trenchers, sprayers, mowers, and perform minor mechanical repairs.
15% – Fill and grade park roads, patch blacktop, and maintain culverts and shoulders.
Salary Information Positions pay between $16.00 and $22.00 per hour. Pay schedules and ranges are 05-64 (Park Ranger), 02-10 (Visitor Services Associate), 03-10 (Park Technician/Facilities Repair Worker), and 03-12 (Park Technician Advanced/Facilities Repair Worker Advanced). Rates offered depend on the candidate’s experience and the specific position.
Job Details This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and does not automatically lead to permanent state employment or entitle the employee to the same benefits as permanent employees.
More About LTE Positions
Opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
Enhance your resume with skills learned on the job.
Flexible part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules, dependent on business needs.
Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both positions are at the same agency, they must be bona fide different positions. Each LTE position allows a maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.
Special Requirements
Residency: Must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin (see definition).
Background Checks: Criminal background checks on final applicants. A criminal charge or conviction does not necessarily disqualify applicants. No discrimination on the basis of arrest or conviction under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
Eligibility to Work in the U.S.: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire. The DNR does not sponsor work visas. All hires must verify identity and eligibility and complete the I-9 form.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Qualifications In addition to the required qualifications below, most positions require candidates to drive a state vehicle and meet the following criteria:
Valid driver’s license
Minimum of 18 years of age
Minimum of two years licensed driving experience
No more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents in the past two years
No OWI/DUI violations within the past year
Required Qualifications By Role Park Rangers
Effective communication with co-workers and the public
Customer service and cash handling experience
General maintenance operation knowledge, skills, and experience
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and punctual
Ability to work a modified schedule, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Visitor Services Associates
Effective communication with co-workers and the public
Customer service and cash handling experience
Computer working experience
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and punctual
Ability to work a modified schedule, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Park Technicians
General maintenance operations knowledge, skills, and experience
Building and/or facility repair or maintenance experience
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and punctual
Ability to work a modified schedule, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Park Technician – Advanced
General maintenance operations knowledge, skills, and experience
Building and/or facility repair or maintenance experience
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and punctual
Ability to work a modified schedule, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Basic carpentry and minor electrical and plumbing repair knowledge
Preferred Qualifications for Park Technician – Advanced
Experience performing preventative maintenance on equipment such as tractors, dozers, trenchers, sprayers, mowers, etc.
How To Apply Click the “Apply for Job” button and follow the directions. You can save your application as many times as needed and make edits until you submit. Once you submit, you will not be able to make updates. The Wiscjobs system will time out after 30 minutes of activity; save your work often.
For position-related questions, contact
Eric.Hyde@wisconsin.gov . For technical questions and troubleshooting related to the Wisc.Jobs site, visit Commonly Asked Questions. Technical assistance is available Monday through Friday 7:45 am–4:30 pm.
Your resume and letter of qualifications are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included, click
here .
Deadline to Apply Applications must be received by 11:59 pm, Central Time, on January 20th, 2026 to be considered.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Temporary
Job Function Other
Industry Government Administration
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Introduction 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 Peninsula, Newport and Rock Island State Parks in Door County, WI. These positions are expected to begin in spring 2026, work through the summer, and end in the fall.
Housing Housing is available onsite at Peninsula and Rock Island State Parks (Monthly Rent = $130-$175). There are two housing units, each with three bedrooms (generally 2 people per room), two full bathrooms, and a shared kitchen and living space. Housing at Peninsula is within walking distance to our main office and maintenance shop and less than 0.5 miles from downtown Fish Creek. Rock Island Park Rangers will be able to work 50% of their time at Peninsula State Park or Newport State Park and 50% at Rock Island.
Positions Available
Park Rangers
Visitor Services Associates
Park Technicians
Park Technician Advanced
Position Summary Park Ranger Primary responsibilities include 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.
30% – Perform grounds maintenance, repair park structures, conduct routine building cleaning, safely operate equipment, maintain trails and water distribution systems. Support education programs by providing interpretive services such as guided hikes.
25% – Assist with the visitor assistance program, maintain public use areas, operate camping reservation systems, monitor recreation facilities, maintain records and statistics, and educate visitors about user conduct rules.
25% – Perform land management activities, provide resource protection rule information to visitors, and resolve visitor service issues.
20% – Conduct revenue activities such as collecting funds, issuing fee violation notices, disseminating information to the public, and maintaining records.
Visitor Services Associate
50% – Greet visitors, collect and account for fees, disseminate information, and operate at entrance stations, campgrounds, or other visitor contact stations using electronic cash registers and reservation systems.
20% – Provide answers to visitor questions concerning the park, recreational opportunities, interpretive services, concessions, and campground availability.
15% – Distribute brochures, maps, and directions, and inform visitors of potential safety hazards.
10% – Issue admission receipts in accordance with established guidelines.
5% – General maintenance and cleaning as required to meet operational needs.
Park Technician
50% – Perform maintenance of facilities and grounds, mow and trim grass, install signage, pick up litter, clean public use areas, remove trees and brush, construct or repair kiosks, mitigate safety concerns, and repair parking areas, roads, and trails.
20% – Manage properties and facilities, conduct inspections, and protect public health and safety.
15% – Operate and maintain equipment such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers, power tools, and sprayers.
15% – Fill and grade park roads, patch blacktop, and maintain culverts and shoulders.
Park Technician Advanced Combines general maintenance and repair work of a semi-skilled nature to various building types and equipment. May occasionally direct and coordinate the work of other facilities repair workers, inmates, students, or Limited Term Employees.
50% – Perform facility improvement projects including repairing windows, doors, screens, and walls; minor repairs to water, electrical, and heating systems; carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical, and plumbing tasks below the Journeyman level.
20% – Mow grass, pick up litter, clean public use areas and beaches, haul garbage, paint buildings, grills, and picnic tables, maintain restrooms, campfire rings, and picnic grills, and remove trees and brush.
15% – Operate and perform preventative maintenance on equipment such as tractors, snow removal equipment, dozers, trenchers, sprayers, mowers, and perform minor mechanical repairs.
15% – Fill and grade park roads, patch blacktop, and maintain culverts and shoulders.
Salary Information Positions pay between $16.00 and $22.00 per hour. Pay schedules and ranges are 05-64 (Park Ranger), 02-10 (Visitor Services Associate), 03-10 (Park Technician/Facilities Repair Worker), and 03-12 (Park Technician Advanced/Facilities Repair Worker Advanced). Rates offered depend on the candidate’s experience and the specific position.
Job Details This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and does not automatically lead to permanent state employment or entitle the employee to the same benefits as permanent employees.
More About LTE Positions
Opportunity to gain experience and learn about careers at the WI Department of Natural Resources.
Enhance your resume with skills learned on the job.
Flexible part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules, dependent on business needs.
Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both positions are at the same agency, they must be bona fide different positions. Each LTE position allows a maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.
Special Requirements
Residency: Must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin (see definition).
Background Checks: Criminal background checks on final applicants. A criminal charge or conviction does not necessarily disqualify applicants. No discrimination on the basis of arrest or conviction under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
Eligibility to Work in the U.S.: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire. The DNR does not sponsor work visas. All hires must verify identity and eligibility and complete the I-9 form.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Qualifications In addition to the required qualifications below, most positions require candidates to drive a state vehicle and meet the following criteria:
Valid driver’s license
Minimum of 18 years of age
Minimum of two years licensed driving experience
No more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents in the past two years
No OWI/DUI violations within the past year
Required Qualifications By Role Park Rangers
Effective communication with co-workers and the public
Customer service and cash handling experience
General maintenance operation knowledge, skills, and experience
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and punctual
Ability to work a modified schedule, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Visitor Services Associates
Effective communication with co-workers and the public
Customer service and cash handling experience
Computer working experience
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and punctual
Ability to work a modified schedule, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Park Technicians
General maintenance operations knowledge, skills, and experience
Building and/or facility repair or maintenance experience
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and punctual
Ability to work a modified schedule, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Park Technician – Advanced
General maintenance operations knowledge, skills, and experience
Building and/or facility repair or maintenance experience
Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and punctual
Ability to work a modified schedule, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.
Basic carpentry and minor electrical and plumbing repair knowledge
Preferred Qualifications for Park Technician – Advanced
Experience performing preventative maintenance on equipment such as tractors, dozers, trenchers, sprayers, mowers, etc.
How To Apply Click the “Apply for Job” button and follow the directions. You can save your application as many times as needed and make edits until you submit. Once you submit, you will not be able to make updates. The Wiscjobs system will time out after 30 minutes of activity; save your work often.
For position-related questions, contact
Eric.Hyde@wisconsin.gov . For technical questions and troubleshooting related to the Wisc.Jobs site, visit Commonly Asked Questions. Technical assistance is available Monday through Friday 7:45 am–4:30 pm.
Your resume and letter of qualifications are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included, click
here .
Deadline to Apply Applications must be received by 11:59 pm, Central Time, on January 20th, 2026 to be considered.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Temporary
Job Function Other
Industry Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Wisconsin by 2x.
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