-Agency Transfers Only- Forest Ranger II - 0321 (Alfred) and 3542 (Jonesboro)

FOREST RANGER II

-AGENCY TRANSFERS (CURRENT FOREST RANGER II'S) ONLY MAY APPLY-

Opening Date:

August 21, 2024

Closing Date:

September 04, 2024

Location:

Alfred (4216)
Jonesboro (4114)

Position #'s:

01711-0321
01714-3542

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time 

Class Code:

9431

Grade/Salary:

Grade 19 - $53,726.40 - $72,800.00 Per Year*
*(This includes the $0.85 Market Salary Adjustment)

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Forest Service, has two vacancies that are open for Transfer Only. These are full-time 52-week positions.  

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is investigative and protective services work in the detection, prevention, pre-suppression, and suppression of forest fires and the enforcement of forestry, environmental and conservation laws.

Typical Duties: 

• Patrols and inspects assigned areas observing activities, checking recreational areas, and wood operations; noting road conditions; posting signs; conducting fire investigations; and issuing fire permits.
• Contacts and advises town fire wardens, landowners, mill owners, social organizations, industry, government groups, and others.
• Trains firefighting personnel, attends firefighting training, and repairs/checks firefighting equipment.
• Fights fires and supervises firefighting crews.
• Schedules and instructs fire departments, hotshots, schools, industry, and other groups.
• Inspects logging operations for compliance with the state's fire, environmental, and conservation laws.
• Enforces statutes, prosecute violators, writes case reports, and testifies in court.

Please make sure you fill out the form below to let us know for which position you are interested in transferring to.

FOREST RANGER II - TRANSFER REQUEST FORM

This form must be received by September 04th, 2024

To:  Kristin McCamish, HR Generalist
        NRSC, SHS #155, Augusta, ME 04333
        Fax 287-2216 or email to: kristin.mccamish@maine.gov 

Please submit your transfer request at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#acf 
Re:  Request for Forest Ranger II – Internal Transfer

_______________________________________________________________________________________

I am interested in transferring to the selected vacancy area listed below:  

Forest Ranger II:  

Residency requirements must be consistent with the contract and division policy. Please contact the appropriate Regional Ranger for living zone and patrol areas.
Transfers awarded based on seniority.

Please Print Name:_____________________________________________________­­_______

Signature:____________________________________________   Date:­­­_________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a transfer request form. 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 transfer request form, 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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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 18.88% 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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