Assistant Park Ranger - Seasonal (15 Weeks) - Allagash Wilderness Waterway (Allagash Lake District)

State of Maine•Northwest Piscataquis, ME

9d•$15 - $19

About The Position

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, motorboats, radio systems, canoes with and without motors, chainsaws, and other power and hand tools.

Requirements

Ability to follow directions.
Valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operator’s license.
Applicants must 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

cleaning campsites
collecting fees
repairing facilities as needed
monitoring public use
responding to incidents
maintaining equipment and records

Benefits

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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 at least 14.11% 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 is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. 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 a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness