Park Ranger - DACF Agency Cobscook Bay State Park; Anticipated

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY BUREAU OF PARKS & LANDS PARK RANGER - DACF AGENCY ONLY - ANTICIPATED VACANCY

Position Number:

Position Type:
Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9211

Grade: 13 (Operations/Maintenance)

Location:

Cobscook Bay State Park

Closing Date:
End of the day September 01, 2026

Opening Date:
August 19, 2026

Salary: $16.38 - $21.68 Per Hour

This is maintenance and personal services work in providing services to park users, maintaining and repairing facilities at a state park or day use area, and acting as an assistant to the Park Manager or District Supervisor. Responsibilities include meeting the public and providing for their needs and performing tasks necessary to maintain and protect land and water areas, buildings, and other physical facilities at state parks and day use areas.

Supervision may be exercised over a small number of employees. Work is performed under general supervision.

• Constructs, repairs, and oversees the repair of buildings, picnic tables, fireplaces, grounds, swimming areas, roads, trails, restrooms, and water systems to ensure a clean, safe, and attractive park.
• Enforces Park rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the environment, facilities, and park users.
• Operates specialized equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, and bulldozers to maintain the park area.
• Compiles, writes, and submits weekly activity, financial, and vehicle reports to document park activities and provide information.
• Plans, trains, directs, and evaluates work of other park personnel to ensure park buildings and grounds are safe and maintained properly.
• Meets and greets the public and provides information concerning park facilities and rules, historical data, and other related information to advise public.
• Searches for lost persons and rescues park visitors on trails to assist injured or lost visitors.
• Compiles reports, deposits park income, supervises personnel, and refers problems to the proper authorities during park manager's absence to provide continuity of operations.

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of park facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of animal, fish, and plant life found in the area.
• Knowledge of first aid, and skill in application.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment in the maintenance and repair of park facilities, grounds, and buildings.
• Ability to meet the public effectively; to give information regarding park facilities and regulations; and to look after the safety and welfare of visitors.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep records.
• Ability to patrol the park and to enforce regulations with firmness and tact.
• Ability to perform mechanical maintenance on automotive and power equipment.

Valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operator’s license.

• 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 annually. 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 ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% 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 expenses and/or…