Assistant Park Ranger - Acting Capacity - Sebago Lake State Park

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, is seeking applicants to fill an Assistant Park Ranger position in acting capacity out of Sebago Lake State Park. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS ASSISTANT PARK RANGER -ACTING CAPACITY- Opening Date: March 09, 2026 Closing Date: End of day March 20, 2026 Location: Sebago Lake State Park Position Number: 01720-1371 Position Type: Acting CapacityClass Code: 9209 Grade: 08 (Operations/Maintenance) Salary: $15.10 - $18.98 Per Hour Acting Capacity Dates: 11 Weeks - Approximately 06/07/2026-08/22/2026 Interested applicants need to complete an online Direct Hire Application and detailed Resume. 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 directing and overseeing the activities of a small crew of maintenance and operations personnel. Work is performed under general supervision. For further information specific to the position, please contact Park Manager, Donna McGraw at: (207) 693-6231 or MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to follow directions. LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION 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. Housing is provided in the Penobscot River Corridor and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. 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. Job offers to a new hire are 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 work-related reference. Anyone who meets the minimum qualifications of the position may apply. The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions. Acting Capacity assignments may not include all the benefits listed below. Please contact the HR Generalist for further information on applicable benefits. 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: 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 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. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. 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. 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Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. 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