Assistant Park Ranger - DACF Agency Seasonal Cobscook Bay State Park

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State..The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Seasonal Full Time (26 Weeks) Assistant Park Ranger position, located at Cobscook Bay State Park.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS ASSISTANT PARK RANGER-DACF AGENCY ONLY
-Opening Date:
October 14, 2026

Closing Date:
End of the day October 27, 2026

Location:

Cobscook Bay State Park Position Number:
Position Type:
Seasonal - 26 Weeks
* Class Code: 9209

Grade: 08 (Operations/Maintenance)
Salary: $15.78 - $19.83 Per Hour Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire Application and detailed Resume
** For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
* Season:  – 26 Weeks - Approximately 03/08/2027 to 09/25/2027

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 position, please contact the Park Manager, Sierra Tibbetts, at:
Sierra.

Tibbetts or .

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 operator’s 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 driver’s license check if applicable. Three references must be made available at the interview to include at least one work-related reference. Anyone who meets 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.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto— Dirigo  or  I lead —as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
· 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…