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Park Manager I - 6526 - Seasonal (26 Weeks) - Swan Lake State Park

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Swanville, ME

PARK MANAGER I Opening Date: January 28, 2025 Closing Date: February 21, 2025 Location: Swan Lake State Park Position #: 01720-6526 Position Type: Seasonal Full Time - 26 Weeks* Class Code: 9221 Grade/Salary: Grade 14 (Supervisory) - $17.45 - $23.83 Per Hour *Season: 01720-6526 - 26 Weeks (Approximately 03/30/2025 to 09/27/2025) The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting to fill a Full Time Seasonal (26 Weeks) Park Manager I position, located at Swan Lake State Park. BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work supervising the operations and maintenance of Swan Lake State Park located in Swanville Maine. Swan Lake is a day use park featuring a beach, a playground, an events shelter, picnic areas, and restroom facilities. Primary duties include: managing all park operations including supervising six park staff; developing community relations; supervising and performing park maintenance; providing park interpretation and promoting the park in the community; performing park administration; supervising park protection and enforcement; managing emergency planning and response; supervising and providing staff training; recruiting and hiring park employees; enforcing rules and regulations; reporting income and use statistics; overseeing cash handling procedures, all customer transactions, making deposits and doing deposit slip reports; overseeing an operational and maintenance budget. The person in this position will be trained and certified in First Aid, CPR, rule compliance, and chainsaw operation as a requirement of this position. The person in this position must be able to safely and efficiently operate a range of equipment including vehicles, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, and other power and hand tools. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate's Degree in Recreation Management or a related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. For the purposes of this classification, a year is defined as being the equivalent of a 25-week or more season. 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. For questions specific to the position, please contact the Regional Manager, Matthew Hamilton, at (207) 941-4014 or by e-mail at [email protected] . 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. 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 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 HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included. _______________________________________________________________ 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. 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 ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value). Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.29% 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. 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 . Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions. 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. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. 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