Park Ranger - Acting Capacity - Ashland

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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, is seeking applicants to fill a Park Ranger position in acting capacity in Ashland. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY PARK RANGER -ACTING CAPACITY- Opening Date: February 09, 2026 Closing Date: End of day March 02, 2026 Location: Ashland Position Number: 01720-6281 Position Type: Acting Capacity* Class Code: 9211 Grade: 13 (Operations/Maintenance) Salary: $16.38 - $21.68 Per Hour BRIEF JOB

DESCRIPTION:

This position is critical to the BPL Eastern Region Public Lands team in the performance of recreational support functions. The Public Lands Eastern Region has over 100 miles of hiking trails, 200 campsites, and a variety of other backcountry recreational opportunities. Using their knowledge and passion for the environment and outdoor recreation, the successful candidate will help to maintain and protect the land, water areas, buildings, and other physical facilities on public lands and day use areas while fostering a welcoming and safe environment for visitors in the Eastern Region.

The position is temporary and will be filled in early May until the end of August with flexible start and end dates. Duties will include: Cleaning and general maintenance of campsites.

• Maintaining hiking trails and trail heads.
• Maintaining boat launch facilities.

Enforcing park rules and regulations for Public Reserved Lands to ensure the safety of the environment, facilities, and park users. Working with hand tools or power machinery in sometimes remote recreational settings, often walking long distances over strenuous terrain or working in adverse weather conditions.

There are plenty of nice days and rewarding moments in this job too! Meeting and greeting the public and providing information concerning public lands facilities and rules, historical data, and other related information to advise the public. Compiling, writing, and submitting weekly activity, financial, and vehicle reports to document park activities and provide valuable information.

For further information specific to the position, please contact Jacob Guimond at: Jacob.Guimond@maine.gov MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of

experience:

in park maintenance and operation or equivalent.

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. *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

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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.

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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.

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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:

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