Bax Pk Campground Ranger- South Branch Campground

Quasi-Independent Agencies•Millinocket, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is maintenance and personal services work in meeting the public and performing various tasks necessary to properly maintain and protect land, buildings, facilities, and the natural resources within Baxter State Park at a specific campground and surrounding areas. Work includes performing park conservation activities and informing visitors of weather conditions and rules and regulations. Work is performed under general supervision. Baxter Park offers some of the most remote and rugged country in the Northeastern US, including Katahdin, Maine's highest peak, 46 other mountain summits, more than 50 pristine lakes and ponds, and over 200 miles of hiking trails. Working at Baxter State Park is described as an adventure. The role involves opening and closing campgrounds, ordering supplies, preparing facilities for operation and visitors, and ensuring campground infrastructure is properly protected during the off-season. It also includes working with other staff on projects, meeting the public to provide information on facilities, trail and weather conditions, regulations, park flora and fauna, and appropriate use of park resources. The role also involves collecting fees, assigning areas, providing fuel and other services, patrolling the park to detect and extinguish fires, ensure compliance with rules and regulations, and protect natural features, and applying appropriate first aid.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in park maintenance and operation or equivalent.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operator’s license.

Nice To Haves

Ability to fulfill the full seasonal requirement of May - October
Knowledge of Advanced Wilderness First Aid techniques.
Knowledge of the operation, care, and repair of park facilities and equipment.
Knowledge of wilderness and backcountry backpacking, camping, and hiking techniques.
Ability to represent the Park professionally, to give information regarding park facilities and regulations, and to promote the safety and welfare of visitors.
Knowledge of modern Search and Rescue techniques and practices.
Must obtain a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification, Baxter State Park Class B Chainsaw, and Baxter State Park Intro Search & Rescue.

Responsibilities

Opening and closing campgrounds, ordering supplies to prepare facility for operation and visitors, and to ensure campground infrastructure is properly protected during off season.
Working with other staff on projects in a safe and efficient manner.
Meeting the public as required, giving information on facilities, trail and weather conditions, regulations, park flora and fauna, appropriate use of park resources, and related information in order to perform public relations and safety duties.
Collecting necessary fees, assigns areas, and provides fuel and other services as required in order to administer campground.
Patrolling the Park in order to detect and extinguish fires, ensure compliance with rules and regulations, and protect natural features.
Applying appropriate level of first aid.
Repairs buildings, tables, fireplaces, tools, and equipment and maintains grounds, swimming areas, roads, trails, rest rooms, and water systems in order to maintain campground facilities.
Records statistics and makes periodic reports in order to fulfill administrative responsibilities.
Oversees the work of volunteers and others on a project basis in order to provide direction and ensure project is completed properly and in a timely manner.
Initiates search and rescue activities in order to assist in locating lost or injured park visitors.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
Health Insurance Premium Credit
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account