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.
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 InformationA 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.BenefitsFor 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.
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Availability for seasonal employment.
- Willingness to travel to assigned park locations.
- Ability to perform patrolling, protective, and visitor assistance duties.
- Ability to inspect facilities and perform light maintenance tasks.
- Ability to interact with the public and provide directions and information.
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