Assistant Park Ranger - Southern Region - Seasonal - 1071 25 Weeks and 6344 26 Weeks - Rangeley Lake State Park
Assistant Park Ranger - Southern Region - Seasonal - 1071 25 Weeks and 6344 26 Weeks - Rangeley Lake State Park
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Job Description
ASSISTANT PARK RANGER
Opening Date:
April 11 2025
Closing Date:
April 25 2025
Location:
Rangeley Lake State Park
Position #s:
See Below
Position Type:
Seasonal Full Time
Class Code:
9209
Grade/Salary:
Grade 08 $15.00 $18.98 Per Hour
*Seasons:0Weeks (Approximately 04/20/2025 to 10/11/2025
Weeks (Approximately 04/20/2025 to 10/18/2025
The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry Bureau of Parks and Lands Division is recruiting to fill two Seasonal Full Time Assistant Park Ranger positions located at Rangeley Lake State Park.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work in providing services to park users at a state park or day use area. Work may also include directing and overseeing the activities of a small crew of maintenance and operations personnel. Work is performed under general supervision.
For questions specific to the positions please contact the Park Manager: Scott Bevins; ;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to follow directions.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operators license.
The following general information pertains to seasonal employment at Maine State Parks:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older (Lifeguards must be 16 or older)
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have legal authority to work in the U.S.
- Housing is provided in the Penobscot River Corridor and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
- In general housing is not available at the other parks.
- Most positions are scheduled to work 40 hours each week with weekends and some holidays required.
- Parks seasonal positions are required to wear uniforms which are provided by the agency.
A job offer to a new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials criminal record and drivers license check if applicable. Three references must be made available at the interview to include at least one workrelated reference. Anyone meeting the minimum qualifications of the position may apply.
The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the APPLY button below along with a detailed Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not fulltime employment should be identified as such.
If you cant apply online and you require a paper application please download and print one here: Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a detailed Resume before the closing date to: Natural Resources Service Center c/o Kristin McCamish 32 Blossom Lane Marquardt Building Augusta ME. Please be sure that the title and position number of the job you are applying for is included.
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leave.Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85100 of employeeonly premiums $11196.96$13172.88annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes13.29 of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefortytwo 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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