Assistant Park Ranger - Popham State Park - Seasonal

Assistant Park Ranger

Location:

Phippsburg, Maine, United States

Opening Date:
March 25, 2024 Closing Date:
April 05, 2024

Location:

Popham Beach State Park Position #:  (15 Weeks)  (26 Weeks) Position Type:
Seasonal Full Time Class Code: 9209 Grade/Salary:
Grade 08 - $15.00 - $17.72/Hour

Seasons:  - 15 weeks (approximately 04/28/2024 to 08/10/ - 26 weeks (approximately 04/21/2024 to 10/19/2024)

Park

Location:

10 Perkins Farm Lane, Phippsburg, ME 04562

Please use Question 20 in the online application to indicate which position number(s) you would like to be considered for. You may select more than one category.

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 (15 and 26 weeks) located at Popham Beach State Park.

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 position, please contact the Park Manager, Sean Vaillancourt, at  or by e-mail at Sean.

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Since many of our parks are seasonal, park staff may not be available to take your call during the early spring months. If you are unable to contact the park manager at a park; please contact Gary Best at  or by e-mail t

Knowledge and/or experience in park maintenance and operations or equivalent.

Valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operator’s license.

• 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 required 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 driver’s license check if applicable. Three references must be made available at the interview to include at least one work‑related 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.

Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, and detailed Resume at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).#acf

Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at https://.shtml

If you are unable to apply online:
Please mail the application materials listed in the "

How to Apply

" section to:
Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME .

• Work‑Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays
  , 12 days of sick leave
  , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave
  . Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee‑only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.41% of pay to 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 pre‑tax to help pay for out‑of‑pocket health care…