Park Ranger - Acting Capacity - Richmond

Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry•Richmond, VA

103d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Bureau of Parks & Lands-Boating Facilities Division - Navigational Aids Program, has a temporary 12 - week position in Richmond. The 2026 season runs from May 31, 2026 – August 22, 2026. This 12-week, temporary, Park Ranger position will assist in the preparation, placement, and maintenance of navigational aids on 40 water bodies throughout Maine. Daily activities require a basic mechanical understanding, ability to drive a truck with a boat trailer, and be able to spend long days on the road/water while servicing inland navigational aids on lakes/ponds.

Requirements

Education, training, and/or experience in park operations or maintenance, or another closely related field.
Basic mechanical understanding.
Ability to drive a truck with a boat trailer.
Ability to spend long days on the road/water.
Three references with address and telephone number must be provided and made available at the interview to include at least one work-related reference.
Verification of credentials.
Criminal records check.
Driver’s license check if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of boating operations
Experience with trailer handling

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation, placement, and maintenance of navigational aids on 40 water bodies throughout Maine.
Service inland navigational aids on lakes/ponds.