Park Ranger - Georgetown, United States - State of Maine

State of Maine
State of Maine
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Georgetown, United States

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Description

PARK RANGER:


(SECOND SHIFT):


Opening Date:

May 16, 2024


Closing Date:

May 30, 2024


Location:

Reid State Park


Position #:


Position Type:

Seasonal Full Time - 15 Weeks*
Class Code:9211


Grade/Salary:

Grade 13 - $ $20.24/Hour
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Season:

Weeks (approximately 05/12/2024 to 08/24/2024)

  • The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Seasonal Full Time (Second Shift) Park Ranger position (15 weeks) located at Reid State Park._

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is maintenance and personal services work in providing services to park users at a state park or day use area


Work may also include:

  • Cleaning and general maintenance of campsites
  • Preserving hiking trails and trail heads
  • Maintaining boat launch facilities
  • Enforcing Park rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the environment, facilities, and park users.
  • Operating specialized equipment such as backhoes, frontend loaders, and bulldozers in order to maintain the park areas.
  • Meeting and greeting the public and providing information concerning public lands facilities and rules, historical data, and other related information in order to advise the public.
  • Directing and overseeing the activities of a small crew of maintenance and operations personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of experience in park maintenance and operation or equivalent.


LICENSING/REGISTRATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

_(These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class):_ Valid Class C Maine motor vehicle operator's license.

The following general information pertains to seasonal employment at Maine State Parks:

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older (Lifeguards must be 16 or older)
  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have legal authority to work in the U.S.
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Housing is provided in the Penobscot River Corridor and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway
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  • In general, housing is not available at the other parks.
  • Most positions are scheduled to work 40 hours each week, with weekends and some holidays required.
  • Parks seasonal positions are required to wear uniforms which are provided by the agency.
  • A job offer to a new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal record, and driver's license check if applicable. Three references must be made available at the interview to include at least one workrelated reference. Anyone meeting the minimum qualifications of the position may apply._
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No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

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Work-Life Balance
  • Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using
    13 paid holidays,
    12 days of sick leave, and
    3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.

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Health Insurance Coverage
  • The State of Maine pays
    85%100% of employeeonly premiums ($10,523.28$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
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Health Insurance Premium Credit
  • Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

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Dental Insurance
  • The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

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Retirement Plan
  • The State of Maine contributes
    13.41% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

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Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
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Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
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Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  • The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
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Living Resources Program
  • Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
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Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive
forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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Voluntary Deferred Compensation
  • Save additional pretax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account throug
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