Assistant Park Ranger - Seasonal (27 Weeks) - Penobscot River Corridor (Anticipated Vacancy)

State of Maine•Seboomook Lake, ME

2d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This is maintenance and personal services work in a remote recreational environment. 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.

Requirements

Ability to follow directions.
Valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operator’s license.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have legal authority to work in the U.S.
Applicants must be able to meet the required training and certification requirements within a timeframe determined by the supervisor based on training opportunities.

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.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
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.
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.