Park Manager II - 6279 - Aroostook State Park

MaineGuide; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite housing

Health insurance coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, is seeking a Park Manager II for Aroostook State Park in Presque Isle, Maine. The role supervises six park positions, oversees operations, maintenance, and staff, and develops community relations to promote the park.

Primary duties include managing park operations, emergency planning, administration, protection and enforcement supervision, and coordination with local partners.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or related field and at least one year of park operations experience with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage park operations and staff, including supervision of six positions and volunteers.
• ],

Skills

Supervisory experience

Park operations

Education

Associates Degree in Recreation Management

Job description

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation, & Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, has a current vacancy for a Park Manager II in Aroostook, Maine.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS

PARK MANAGER II

Opening Date: October 22, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day November 04, 2026

Location: Aroostook State Park

Position Number: 01720-6279

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9222

Grade: 18 (Supervisory)

Salary: $20.85 - $29.02 Per Hour

Interested candidates must submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter, 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.

Work Hours: Non-Standard (40+ hour) workweek, 26 weeks

Standard 40-hour workweek, 26 weeks

Housing: Onsite housing (Housing is provided as a condition of employment for this position)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work supervising the operations and maintenance of Aroostook State Park located in the town of Presque Isle. Aroostook State Park is a day use and camping facility featuring picnic facilities, water access, and a state park campground. This position will also provide management support for Nickerson Lake State Park in Linneus, Fort Kent State Historic Site in Fort Kent and Haystack Mountain in Castle Hill. Primary duties include managing park operations; developing community relations; managing park maintenance; interpreting and promoting the park; performing administrative duties; supervising protection and enforcement; managing personnel, planning and managing emergency operations; and supervising all staff training. It is imperative that a good working relationship with the City of Presque Isle is fostered and maintained. Supervision is exercised over six park positions and many volunteers. Work is performed under general supervision, but the person in this position often works independently to manage the facilities.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Matthew Hamilton at: 207-941-4014.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: An Associates’ Degree Recreation Management or a related field and a minimum of one year of experience in park operations or a similar related activity, to include supervisory or managerial experience. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. For the purposes of this classification, a year is defined as being the equivalent of a 25-week or more season.

Job offers to a new hire are 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.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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 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 daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave– All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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