Assistant Park Ranger - Popham Beach State Park - Seasonal - 2731 (15 weeks) and 6347 (26 weeks)

Maine; Phippsburg (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Assistant Park Ranger, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the beauty of a state park. This seasonal full-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage with park visitors while ensuring the park's operations run smoothly. You will be responsible for overseeing maintenance activities and providing excellent service to park users. This role is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to contribute to the community. If you are passionate about nature and eager to make a difference, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

Benefits

Uniforms provided

Experience in a natural setting

Opportunity to work outdoors

Qualifications

• Knowledge in park maintenance and operations is essential.
• Experience in directing small teams is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and services to park users.
• Oversee activities of maintenance and operations personnel.

Skills

Park maintenance

Operations oversight

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

Location: Phippsburg, Maine, United States

ASSISTANT PARK RANGER

Opening Date: March 25, 2024

Closing Date: April 05, 2024

Location: Popham Beach State Park

Position #'s: 01720-2731 (15 Weeks)
01720-6347 (26 Weeks)

Position Type: Seasonal Full Time

Class Code: 9209

Grade/Salary: Grade 08 - $15.00 - $17.72/Hour

*Seasons: 01720-2731 - 15 weeks (approximately 04/28/2024 to 08/10/2024)

01720-6347 - 26 weeks (approximately 04/21/2024 to 10/19/2024)

*Park Location: 10 Perkins Farm Lane, Phippsburg, ME 04562

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.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and/or experience in park maintenance and operations or equivalent.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 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 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.

HOW TO APPLY: 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://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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