Assistant Park Ranger - Northern Region - Seasonal (26 Weeks) - 6360 - Lamoine State Park
State of MaineAbout the role
Location: Lamoine,Maine,United States
ASSISTANT PARK RANGER
Opening Date:
June 10, 2025
Closing Date:
June 24, 2025
Location:
Lamoine State Park
Position #:
01720-6360
Position Type:
Seasonal Full Time - 26 Weeks*
Class Code:
9209
Grade/Salary:
Grade 08 - $15.00 - $18.98 Per Hour
*Season: 01720-6360 - 26 Weeks (Approximately 04/27/2025 to 10/25/2025)
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Seasonal Full Time Assistant Park Ranger position (26 weeks) located at Lamoine 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.
For questions specific to the position, please contact the Park Manager, Erin McGinty, at (207) 667-4778 or by e-mail at Erin.E.McGinty@maine.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to follow directions.
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.
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 need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with a detailed Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a detailed Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.
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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 ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the
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