PARK MANAGER II

-AGENCY ONLY-

Opening Date:

November 18, 2024

Closing Date:

December 03, 2024

Location:

Peaks-Kenny State Park

Position #:

01720-1591

Position Type:

Seasonal Full Time - 29 Weeks

Class Code:

9222

Grade/Salary:

Grade 18 (Supervisory) - $19.95 - $27.77 Per Hour*
*(This position is eligible for 16% Non-Standard pay for 26 weeks out of the year)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work supervising the operations and maintenance of Peaks-Kenny State Park located in the town of Dover-Foxcroft. Peaks-Kenny State Park is a camping, and day-use, facility featuring picnic facilities, water access, and a state park campground. This position will also provide management support for Katahdin Iron Works State Historical Site. Primary duties include managing park operations; developing community relations; managing park maintenance; interpreting and promoting the park; performing administrative duties; supervising protection and enforcement; managing personnel, planning and managing emergency operations; and supervising all staff training. A good working relationship with the Town of Dover-Foxcroft must be fostered and maintained. Supervision is exercised over eight park positions and many volunteers. Work is performed under general supervision, but the person in this position often works independently to manage the facilities.

Housing: When housing is available, there is an expectation that the position resides in it.

Responsibilities include: 

• Managing the very sophisticated park facilities which utilize complex potable water systems, pumped sewage systems, and campsites with electrical and water hook-ups
• Supervising employees
• Providing educational programs to visitors and school groups, serving the public, and working closely with local groups and volunteers
• Coordinating public outreach programs on a statewide level such as "Take-It-Outside", Maine Volunteers in Parks/Campground Hosts
• Representing the bureau in job recruitment and at career fairs

Representative tasks include:

• Supervising Park maintenance and operations
• Developing positive community relations
• Managing Park interpretation and promotion
• Providing Park administration
• Supervising protection and enforcement activities
• Directing emergency management activities
• Supervising all staff training

For questions specific to the position, please contact Matthew Hamilton at: (207) 557-5788 or matthew.hamilton@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate’s Degree Recreation Management or a related field and a minimum of one year of experience in park operations or a similar related activity, to include supervisory or managerial experience. 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.

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge and qualifications in the following areas:

• Knowledge and experience supervising and managing staff.
• Knowledge and experience maintaining and operating complex infrastructure that includes complex potable water systems, pumped sewage systems, and campsites with electric and water hook-ups.
• Knowledge and experience with rule compliance and enforcement techniques that are consistent with the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands policies on rule compliance and enforcement.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and 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 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.

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.  

The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.

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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. 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 ($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. 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. 

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.  Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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