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Park Manager III - Southern Region - 2461 - Mount Blue State Park (Anticipated Vacancy)

Weld , Maine , United States | Parks & Outdoor Recreation | Full-time

Apply by: May 6, 2025

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PARK MANAGER III

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date:April 23, 2025Closing Date:May 06, 2025

Location:Mount Blue State ParkPosition #:01720-2461

Position Type:Permanent Full TimeClass Code:9220

Grade/Salary: Grade 20 (Supervisory) - $21.69 - $30.42 Per Hour

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation, & Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, has a current vacancy for a Park Manager III in Weld, Maine.

BRIEF PARK DESCRIPTION:This position manages and supervises the operations, maintenance, and staff of Mount Blue State Park. Mt. Blue State Park is Maine's largest state park, encompassing approximately 8,000 acres in two sections separated by Webb Lake. A campground in the Webb Beach section has 136 wooded sites a short walk from a sandy beach and picnic area. Visitors can swim, launch and rent boats, and walk on trails near the lake. During summer months, park staff routinely offer canoe trips, walks, and nature programs. A Nature Center features hands-on exhibits and displays.

Across the lake from the Webb Beach section is the centerpiece of the park, 3,187-foot Mt. Blue, a popular day-hike. Visitors also enjoy walks and picnics on Center Hill. Mountain bikers, equestrians, and ATV riders can experience 25 miles of challenging, multi-use trails. The park's extensive trail system in winter supports snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Families come to sled at Center Hill and skate on an outdoor ice rink at park headquarters.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:This position will be responsible for managing the very sophisticated park facilities which utilize complex potable water systems, pumped sewage systems, and campsites with electrical and water hookups, supervising employees, providing educational programs to visitors and school groups, serving the public, and working closely with local groups and volunteers. This position will at times work with other BPL staff to provide cooperative oversight of BPL properties other than Mt Blue State Park and may be assigned to other regional responsibilities.

Representative tasks include supervising park operations; developing positive community relations; supervising park maintenance; managing park interpretation and promotion; providing park administration; supervising protection and rule enforcement activities; supervising 12 employees; directing emergency management activities; and supervising all staff training.

For questions specific to the position, please contact, Gary Best at: (207) 215-6351 orGary.Best@maine.gov

Housing:Onsite housing is currently available and when housing is available it is required that the Park Manager lives there. In the event that housing becomes unlivable or unavailable, there will no longer be a requirement to live at the park.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:An Associate’s Degree in Recreation Management or a related field and a minimum of two years of experience in parks 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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY:Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current 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, 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. Use this chart to find thepremium 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 leaveis 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 aboutadditional 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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