Park Ranger - Acting Capacity - 6315 - Richmond

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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 & 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. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY PARK RANGER -ACTING CAPACITY- Opening Date: June 17, 2026 Closing Date: End of the day July 01, 2026 Location: Richmond Position Number: 01720-6315 Position Type: Acting Capacity - Full Time - 12 Weeks Class Code: 9211 Grade: 13 (Operations/Maintenance) Salary: $16.38 - $21.68 Per Hour Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire Application and detailed Resume. BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. For a list of marked lakes, please visit: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water_activities/boating/lake_list.shtml For more information regarding the duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Tim Thurston, Navigational Aids Supervisor at 207-582-5771. 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 operations Experience with trailer handling Any job offer to new hires is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver's license check if applicable. Three references with address and telephone number must be provided and made available at the interview to include at least one work-related reference. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. *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. 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. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office . Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. 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 . Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 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 workp

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