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SalaryRECREATIONAL RANGER
(PARK RANGER)
Opening Date:
March 11, 2024
Closing Date:
March 22, 2024
Location:
Bangor
Position #:
01740-0098
Position Type:
Seasonal Full Time-
26 Weeks
Class Code:
9211
Grade/Salary:
Grade 13 - $15.90 - $20.24/Hour
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is recruiting to fill a 26 – week seasonal full time Recreational Ranger position in the Eastern Region of Maine in the Bangor office.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is critical to the Eastern Region in the performance of recreational support functions. The Eastern Region has over 100 miles of hiking trails, 200 campsites, and a variety of other recreational opportunities. Using their knowledge and passion for the environment, the successful candidate will help to maintain and protect the land, water areas, buildings, and other physical facilities on public lands and day use areas in the Eastern Region.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Cleaning and general maintenance of campsites
- Preserving/maintaining hiking trails and trail heads
- Maintaining boat launch facilities
- Enforcing Public Lands rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the environment, facilities, and Public Land users.
- Ability to operate chainsaws, hand tools, power boats, 4x4 pickup truck, ATV's, etc.
- Ability to work independently, outside in all types of weather, in a remote setting.
- Meeting and greeting the public and providing information concerning public lands facilities and rules and other related information in order to advise the public.
- Writes reports and compiles information for the Regional Manager.
For questions specific to the position, please contact Doug Reed by e-mail atdoug.c.reed@maine.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of experience in park maintenance and operation or equivalent.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION 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.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application, along with a detailed Resume, and Cover Letter at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#acf
Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.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 04333-0155.
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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. 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. 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 ($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 expenses and/or daycare expenses.
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