- Agency Only - Allagash Park Ranger - 2451 - Allagash Wilderness Waterway - Seasonal - 45 Weeks (Anticipated Vacancy)

Location: Allagash,Maine,United States

ALLAGASH PARK RANGER

(ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY)

-AGENCY ONLY-

Opening Date:

January 08, 2025

Closing Date:

January 22, 2025

Location:

Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Position #:

01720-2451

Position Type:

Seasonal Full Time - 45 Weeks

Class Code:

9208

Grade/Salary:

Grade 15 - $17.04 - $23.23 Per Hour

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Season Dates: 45 weeks (12/22/2024 - 11/01/2025)

Hours: 96 hours per two-week pay 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 resource protection, rule enforcement, campsite maintenance, collecting fees, repairing facilities as needed, monitoring public use, responding to incidents, and maintaining equipment and records. The person in this position will assist other AWW districts as needed. 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 may supervise a small number of employees and volunteers. This person must be able to live and work independently in remote conditions and must be able to, safely and efficiently, operate a range of equipment including vehicles, motorboats, radio systems, canoes with and without motors, chainsaws, and other power and hand tools. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience in park maintenance and operation or equivalent.

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge and qualifications in the following areas:

• Knowledge and experience working in a remote wilderness park. 
• Knowledge and experience maintaining and operating generators, solar systems, chainsaws, snowmobiles, motorboats and canoes with motors.

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 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.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and 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 Cover Letter and 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 incre