Dog Park Ranger

Part Time Seasonal

$19.11 - $20.17 per hour dependent on experience. Potential to earn up to $24.55/hour based on successful annual reviews.

January 15, 2025

Open Until Filled

Dog Park Ranger (Seasonal)  
Explore. Thrive. Belong.

Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

 

ABOUT PARKS AT JEFFERSON COUNTY
Jefferson County is home to 22 county owned parks and several trails, spread-out through the County’s 373,000 acres, for the public to enjoy as our Parks Department strives to preserve natural resources for public use and conservation. The Parks department operates and maintains a parks system with resource-oriented recreation, trails, and special use parks. They also expand the parks system for environmental and land use benefits, as well as, for the health and enjoyment of Jefferson County residents and others. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO
This is a seasonal job running from March – November, working a total of 1,000 hours.
You will find yourself with no two days that are the same at the Parks. Providing top notch customer service is the priority of this position, along with a genuine passion for dogs. You will be doing an array of responsibilities from planning and hosting events to monitoring social media, fee collection to maintenance and repair for the Parks.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Provides Park users with a point of contact to answer questions and help with registration and fee collection.
• Provides maps for trails, park features, and special use areas. Advocate for the park system and help to educate park users
• Monitors compliance of park rules and county ordinances and making sure park users comply with those rules and ordinances.
• Provides clear and concise written reports to the Operations Supervisor and Department Director regarding park use, special events, peak use, and recommended changes and improvements to the park based on what is seen and reported by the public.
• Documents and interviews parks users regarding conflict at the park including email reports to park staff.

 

Wage
This position pays $19.11 - $20.17 per hour dependent on experience.
Potential to earn up to $24.55 based on successful annual reviews.

Employees at Jefferson County Value
*Competitive Pay* Great Coworkers* Flexibility*
*Advancement & Opportunity*
*Family Feel*

HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at jeffersoncountywi.gov. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume in addition to the online Jefferson County application.
Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer