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 and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Full Time Seasonal (15 Weeks) Park Ranger position, located at Popham Beach State Park.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY
BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS
PARK RANGER
Opening Date: June 01, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day June 12, 2026
Location: Popham Beach State Park
Position Number: 01720-3021
Position Type: Seasonal - 15 Weeks*
Class Code: 9211
Grade: 13 (Operations/Maintenance)
Salary: $16.38 - $21.68 Per Hour
*Season: 01720-3021 - 15 Weeks - Approximately 05/24/2026-09/05/2026
Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire Application and a 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:
Cleaning and general maintenance of picnic sites and/or campsite
Preserving hiking trails and trail heads
Maintaining boat launch facilities
Enforcing Park rules and regulations to ensure the safety of the environment, facilities, and park users.
Operating specialized equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, and tractors in order to maintain the park areas.
Meeting and greeting the public and providing information concerning public lands facilities and rules, historical data, and other related information in order to advise the public.
Directing and overseeing the activities of a small crew of maintenance and operations personnel.
For information specific to the position, please contact the Park Manager, Sean Vaillancourt at: (207) 389-1335 or at: Sean.M.Vaillancourt@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.
The following general information pertains to seasonal employment at Maine State Parks:
Applicants must be 18 years of age 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.
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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.
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