Assistant Park Ranger (Allagash Wilderness Waterway) - Seasonal - 6413 (25 Weeks)

Location: Allagash,Maine,United States

ASSISTANT PARK RANGER

Opening Date:

May 03, 2024

Closing Date:

May 17, 2024

Location:

Allagash Wilderness Waterway

  Position #:

01720-6413

Position Type:

Seasonal Full Time - 25 Weeks*

  Class Code:

9209

Grade/Salary:

Grade 08 - $15.00 - $17.72/Hour

*Seasons: 01720-6413 - 25 weeks (approximately 04/28/2024 to 10/19/2024)

Hours: Special Schedule based on 96 hours in a two-week period

Housing is provided as a condition of employment.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work in a remote recreational environment in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Typical duties include cleaning campsites, collecting fees, repairing facilities as needed, monitoring public use, responding to incidents, and maintaining equipment and records. The person in this position will be trained and certified in Wilderness First Aid, chainsaw operation, and boat operation as a requirement of this position.  

The person in this position must be able to live and work independently in remote conditions and must be able to operate a range of equipment, including vehicles, safely and efficiently, motorboats, radio systems, canoes with and without motors, chainsaws, and other power and hand tools.

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

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. 

Applicants must also be able to meet the required training and certification requirements within a timeframe determined by the supervisor based on training opportunities.

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. 

The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.

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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• 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 ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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.  
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