Assistant Park Ranger - Eagle Island State Historic Site - Seasonal - 6427 (15 weeks) and 1541 (16 weeks)

ASSISTANT PARK RANGER

Opening Date:

March 25, 2024

Closing Date:

April 08, 2024

Location:

Eagle Island State Historic Site

*Position #'s:

01720-6427 (15 Weeks)
01720-1541 (16 Weeks)

Position Type:

Seasonal Full Time

Class Code:

9209

Grade/Salary:

Grade 08 - $15.00 - $17.72/Hour

*Seasons: 01720-6427 - 15 weeks (approximately 05/05/2024 to 08/17/2024)

                  01720-6347 - 16 weeks (approximately 05/05/2024 to 08/24/2024)

*Park Location: South Harpswell, ME, 04079

Please use Question 20 in the online application to indicate which position number(s) you would like to be considered for. You may select more than one category. 

SITE INFORMATION: Eagle Island is the former summer home of Admiral Robert E. Peary, the American Arctic explorer who is widely credited as being the first person to reach the North Pole. The 17-acre island is situated two miles south of Harpswell Neck and is one of the outermost islands in Casco Bay. Eagle island has a busy working waterfront and is the only coastal Park in Maine which provides launch service to visitors. The Peary summer home has been preserved as a museum although the building has been closed to the public since 2020 due to a mold infestation and ongoing renovations. There is also a welcome center which was funded and constructed by the Friends of Peary’s Eagle Island volunteer organization. The caretaker’s cottage serves as the park headquarters and the Manager’s residence. 

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The typical job duties of this position include: Greeting visitors at the dock and helping unload passengers; fee collection; educating the public on park rules and regulations; safely operating the launch to ferry visitors from their boats to the dock; operating the 19-foot welded aluminum skiff to and from the island and in the greater vicinity of Casco Bay; conducting routine cleaning and maintenance of all park facilities including the museum, cottage, composting toilet facilities, and welcome center; performing general maintenance and upkeep on moorings, piers, trails, and lawns; cleaning and caring for historical artifacts in the museum and library; working with and occasionally managing volunteers from Friends of Peary’s Eagle Island.

For questions specific to the position,  please contact the Park Manager, John Burgess, at (207) 592-2381 or by e-mail at John.P.Burgess@maine.gov

Since many of our parks are seasonal, park staff may not be available to take your call during the early spring months. If you are unable to contact the park manager at a park; please contact Gary Best at (207) 215-6351 or by e-mail at Gary.Best@maine.gov  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and/or experience in park maintenance and operations or equivalent.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/TRAINING 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 (Lifeguards must be 16 or older)
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have legal authority to work in the U.S.
• Housing is required 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.

A job offer to a new hire is 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 meeting 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.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, and detailed Resume at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#acf

Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml 

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE: Please mail the application materials listed in the "How to Apply" section to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155.

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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. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 
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