Opening Date: |
August 19, 2024 |
Closing Date: |
September 03, 2024 |
Location: |
Jonesboro |
Position #: |
01714-3587 |
Position Type: |
Permanent Full Time |
Class Code: |
9433 |
Grade/Salary: |
Grade 24 - $68,785.60 - $96,969.60 Per Year*
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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Maine Forest Service, has a District Forest Ranger vacancy. The position is located in Jonesboro, Maine. Map of assigned district available upon request.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is investigative and protective services work of a supervisory nature in forest fire prevention, pre-suppression, and suppression and the enforcement of forest fire and natural resource protection laws in a large district.
Responsibilities include coordinating fire action plans and the work of unit forest rangers and other field staff, assuring compliance with building and equipment maintenance standards, directing firefighting and natural resource protection activities, commenting on and ensuring implementation of new policies, training subordinates, evaluating personnel, compiling district reports, and performing district administrative duties.
Supervision is exercised over forest rangers and other field staff. Work is performed under limited supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) years experience in forest fire control and forestry/natural resource law enforcement.
Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating skills and abilities in the areas of effective communication, sound judgment and decision-making, leadership, and integrity.
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 and 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.
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