Park Ranger - Two Positions - Sebago Lake

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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill two (2) Seasonal Full Time Park Ranger positions, located at Sebago Lake State Park. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS PARK RANGER TWO (2) POSITIONS Opening Date: February 09, 2026 Closing Date: End of day February 24, 2026 Location: Sebago Lake State Park Position Numbers and Type: 01720-1171 - Seasonal - 25 Weeks 01720-0311 - Seasonal - 27 Weeks - Second Shift Class Code: 9211 Grade: 13 (Operations/Maintenance) Salary: $16.38 - $21.68 Per Hour BRIEF JOB

DESCRIPTION:

This is maintenance and personal services work in providing services to park users, maintaining and repairing facilities at a state park or day use area, and acting as an assistant to the Park Manager or District Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

include meeting the public and providing for their needs and performing tasks necessary to maintain and protect land and water areas, buildings, and other physical facilities at state parks and day use areas. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of employees. Work is performed under general supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: Constructs, repairs, and oversees the repair of buildings, picnic tables, fireplaces, grounds, swimming areas, roads, trails, restrooms, and water systems to ensure a clean, safe, and attractive park.

• Enforces Park rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the environment, facilities, and park users.

Operates specialized equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, and bulldozers in order to maintain the park area. Compiles, writes, and submits weekly activity, financial, and vehicle reports in order to document park activities and provide information.

• Plans, trains, directs, and evaluates work of other park personnel in order to ensure park buildings and grounds are safe and maintained properly.

Meets and greets the public and provides information concerning park facilities and rules, historical data, and other related information in order to advise public. Searches for lost persons and rescues park visitors on trails in order to assist injured or lost visitors. Compiles reports, deposits park income, supervises personnel, and refers problems to the proper authorities during park manager's absence in order to provide continuity of operations.

KNOWLEDGES,:

SKILLS:

, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of park facilities and equipment. Knowledge of animal, fish, and plant life found in the area. Knowledge of first aid, and skill in application. Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment in the maintenance and repair of park facilities, grounds, and buildings.

Ability to meet the public effectively; to give information regarding park facilities and regulations; and to look after the safety and welfare of visitors. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to keep records. Ability to patrol the park and to enforce regulations with firmness and tact.

Ability to perform mechanical maintenance on automotive and power equipment. For questions specific to the position, please contact Donna J. McGraw, at (207) 693-6231 or by e-mail at: Donna.J.McGraw@maine.gov MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of

experience:

in park maintenance and operation or equivalent.

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

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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.

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