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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is recruiting to fill a 26-week seasonal full time Park Ranger position in the Eastern Region of Maine in the Bangor office.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS

PARK RANGER

Opening Date: March 20, 2026

Closing Date: End of day April 02, 2026

Location: Bangor

Position Number: 01740-0098

Position Type: Seasonal - 26 Weeks

Class Code: 9211

Grade: 13 (Operations/Maintenance)

Salary: $16.38 - $21.68 Per Hour

Interested applicants need to complete an online Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter and detailed Resume.

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.

Duties will include:

• Cleaning and general maintenance of campsites
• Maintaining hiking trails and trail heads
• Maintaining boat launch facilities
• Enforcing land 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!
• Ability to operate chainsaws; hand tools, power boats, 4x4 pickup truck, ATV’s etc.
• 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 land activities and provide valuable information.

For further information specific to the position, please contact Ashlee Boughton at: Ashlee.Boughton@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training, and/or experience in park operations or maintenance, or another closely related field.

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.

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 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.

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