Deputy Game Warden - Five Positions (Acting-Seasonal Intermittent) - Fall 2024

$34,070 - $42,120/Yr

Maine State Library - Augusta, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Augusta, ME

About the position

The Deputy Game Warden position is a seasonal, full-time role focused on enforcing recreational boating rules and regulations in specific regions of Maine. The role involves patrolling assigned lakes, educating the public, and ensuring compliance with fish and wildlife laws. The position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and emphasizes public relations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling assigned lakes and bodies of water to enforce boating regulations.
• Inspecting boats for compliance with recreational boating rules.
• Issuing warnings and summonses for boating violations.
• Educating the boating public about safety and regulations.
• Promoting good public relations and compliance with fish and wildlife regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years old, or 20 years old with an associate degree or 60 credit hours by May 30, 2025.
• Successful completion of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy's Pre-Employment Physical Fitness Test within a year of application.
• Valid Maine Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
• Willingness to locate anywhere within the State of Maine for the summer.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in law enforcement.
• Knowledge of wildlife, hunting, fishing, and trapping.
• Experience operating motorized watercraft.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage with 85%-100% of employee-only premiums paid by the State.
• Dental insurance with 100% of employee-only premiums paid by the State.
• Retirement plan contributions of at least 19.10% of pay to MainePERS.
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Public service student loan forgiveness eligibility.
• Parental leave of 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave.