Assistant Park Ranger - Seasonal (29 Weeks) - 2651 - Cobscook Bay State Park

State of Maine • Edmunds Twp, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, is hiring a seasonal Assistant Park Ranger at Cobscook Bay State Park for 29 weeks, approximately March 14, 2027, through October 2, 2027. This is maintenance and personal services work providing services to park users at a state park or day-use area. Duties may also include directing and overseeing a small crew of maintenance and operations personnel. Work is performed under general supervision.

Applicants must be able to follow directions. A valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operator’s license must be obtained before attaining permanent status in this class. Seasonal employees generally work 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays, and are required to wear agency-provided uniforms. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States. Housing is generally not available at this park.

Applicants must submit a Direct Hire Application and detailed resume. The resume should include month and year for relevant experience, duties and responsibilities for each position, and identify any experience that was not full-time. Three references, including at least one work-related reference, must be available at the interview. Offers to new hires are conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal record, and driver’s license, if applicable.

Requirements

• Ability to follow directions.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have legal authority to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operator’s license before attaining permanent status in this class.
• Submit a Direct Hire Application and detailed resume, including months and years of relevant experience and duties and responsibilities for each position.
• Make three references available at the interview, including at least one work-related reference.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance and personal services to users of a state park or day-use area.
• May direct and oversee the activities of a small crew of maintenance and operations personnel.

Benefits

• Agency-provided uniform.
• State employee benefits described in the posting include paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave; health and dental insurance; retirement plan contributions; gym membership reimbursement; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; public service student loan forgiveness eligibility; employee assistance program; paid parental leave; and voluntary deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed