Park Ranger Iii

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is hiring a Park Ranger III in Providence, RI. This seasonal position involves supervising shifts, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring proper documentation and equipment management. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $18.00 per hour, with potential pay increases for returning employees. The job requires on-site presence and does not offer remote work options.
DepartmentDepartment of Environmental ManagementDivisionEnvironmental ServicesSalary$17.50 – $18.00Job ProfileJC-09140024-99 – Park Ranger III (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 DateFebruary 12, 2026Closing DateNovember 19, 2026Job Requisition NumberJR101106 PARK RANGER III (Evergreen) (Open)Pay GradeC40232 GClassificationPark Ranger IIIClass Definition





A level III Park Ranger serves as the Ranger shift supervisor and is responsible for administrative duties as set forth by the Regional Park Manager and/or Division of Parks & Recreation. Level III Rangers are responsible for completing reporting forms and documenting procedures used in daily operations. Responsible for reviewing all reports regarding activity on assigned shifts for accuracy, spelling, neatness, and composition. Level III Rangers are responsible for all equipment and personnel assigned under their supervision. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.


Supplemental Information





A level III Park Ranger serves as the Ranger shift supervisor and is responsible for administrative duties as set forth by the Regional Park Manager and/or Division of Parks & Recreation. Level III Rangers are responsible for completing reporting forms and documenting procedures used in daily operations. Responsible for reviewing all reports regarding activity on assigned shifts for accuracy, spelling, neatness, and composition. Level III Rangers are responsible for all equipment and personnel assigned under their supervision. 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.