Park Ranger - Acting Capacity

Position: Park Ranger - Acting Capacity (26 Weeks) - 6315 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY PARK RANGEROpening Date: July 22, 2026Closing Date: End of day on August 04, 2026Location: RichmondPosition Number: Position Type: Acting Capacity - 26 Weeks*Class Code: 9211Grade: 13 (Operations/Maintenance)Salary: $16.38 - $21.68 Per Hour* The 2026 season runs from August 03, 2026 to December 26, 2026.BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:This temporary 26-week Acting Capacity 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.For a list of marked lakes, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..shtmlFor more information regarding the duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Tim Thurston, Navigational Aids Supervisor at .MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education, training, and/or experience in park operations or maintenance, or another closely related field.Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills/experience:Knowledge of boating operationsExperience with trailer handlingAny job offer to new hires is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver's license check if applicable. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and3+ 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. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 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.

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