Park Ranger (Second Shift) - Sebago Lake State Park - Seasonal - 0311 (27 Weeks)

Location: Casco,Maine,United States

PARK RANGER

(SECOND SHIFT)

Opening Date:

April 30, 2024

Closing Date:

May 15, 2024

Location:

Sebago Lake State Park

Position #:

01720-0311

Position Type:

Seasonal Full Time - 27 Weeks* 

Class Code:

9211

Grade/Salary:

Grade 13 - $15.90 - $20.24/Hour

*Season: 01720-0311 - 27 Weeks (approximately 04/07/2024 to 10/12/2024)

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Seasonal Full Time (Second Shift) Park Ranger position (27 weeks) located at Sebago Lake 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:

• Cleaning and general maintenance of campsites
• Preserving hiking trails and trail heads
• Maintaining boat launch facilities
• Enforcing Park rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the environment, facilities, and park users.
• Operating specialized equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, and bulldozers in order to maintain the park areas.
• Meeting and greeting the public and providing information concerning public lands facilities and rules, historical data, and other related information in order to advise the public. 
• Directing and overseeing the activities of a small crew of maintenance and operations personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of experience in park maintenance and operation 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. 

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Park Manager, Paul Baker, at (207) 693-6231 or by e-mail at Paul.M.Baker@maine.gov

Since many of our parks are seasonal, park staff may not be available to take your call during the early spring months. If you are unable to contact the park manager at a park; please contact Gary Best at (207) 215-6351 or by e-mail at Gary.Best@maine.gov

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 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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