Provided visitor services, including answering questions, enforcing park rules, and offering guidance to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
Monitored park facilities, trails, and natural areas to maintain safety and conservation standards.
Performed routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning restrooms, collecting trash, and reporting repairs.
Inspected park infrastructure, reported damage or safety concerns, and completed incident reports and maintenance logs.
Participated in invasive species removal, trail restoration, and other conservation projects as assigned.
LTE Park Ranger
Blue Mounds State Park
11.2024 - 04.2025
Assisted leading of a trail crew clearing dead and hazardous trees to over 100 miles of trails through South West and South Central Wisconsin.
Performed tree cutting and maintenance along designated trails, ensuring clear pathways for hikers and other outdoor users.
Operated wood chipper equipment to process tree debris, helping to maintain environmental sustainability and reduce trail obstructions.
LTE Park Ranger
Peninsula State Park
05.2024 - 11.2024
Actively greeted and assisted park visitors upon arrival, providing personalized information and recommendations tailored to their specific interests, including hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, and special events.
Served as a point of contact for general inquiries, offering clear directions, safety information, and park rules to ensure visitors had a positive and safe experience throughout their visit.
Fostered a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for diverse groups of visitors, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and encouraged to explore the park’s natural beauty.
Assisted in the upkeep and maintenance of park trails, campgrounds, and visitor facilities, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and accessibility for visitors.
Coordinated with maintenance teams to address issues promptly, including trail clearing, facility repairs, and landscaping.
LTE Park Ranger
Blue Mounds State Park
10.2023 - 05.2024
Member of a trail crew clearing dead and hazardous trees to over 100 miles of trails through South West and South Central Wisconsin.
Became trained on a woodchipper, and winch, and towed the woodchipper around South Central and South Western Wisconsin clearing roughly 3000 hazardous tress from four different trails and campgrounds.
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crewmember at York River State Park, Sky Meadows State Park, and Grayson Highlands State ParkYouth Conservation Corps (YCC) crewmember at York River State Park, Sky Meadows State Park, and Grayson Highlands State Park
Park Manager / Law Enforcement Park Ranger at Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation DepartmentPark Manager / Law Enforcement Park Ranger at Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department