Customer Representative Assistant I - Seasonal (20 Weeks) - Cobscook Bay State Park

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.
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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands Division, is recruiting staff to fill a vacancy for a Seasonal (20 Weeks) Customer Representative Assistant I position, located at Cobscook Bay State Park.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY
BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS
CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE ASSISTANT I
Opening Date: October 22, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day November 04, 2026
Location: Cobscook Bay State Park
Position Number: 01720-3261
Position Type: Seasonal - 20 Weeks*
Class Code: 6508
Grade: 05 (Administrative)
Salary: $15.78 - $20.21 Per Hour
Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire Application along with a detailed Resume**
**For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
*Season: 01720-3261 – 20 Weeks - Approximately 05/09/2027 to 09/25/2027
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position meets/greets/assists park visitors in order to provide information about available services and facilities, collect/maintain/protect change fund and income derived from entrance fees and other related services; strictly adhere to Bureau’s cash handling policy; record public use and daily income, maintain toll facilities so they are neat and in good order, secure facilities, radios and equipment as required; attend all mandated training, have a knowledge of all communications procedures and emergency situations as covered in the emergency operating procedures, adhere to all Bureau and State policies; strictly adhere to the Bureau’s uniform policy, and ensure proper steps are taken in an emergency situation by knowing the park emergency operating procedures.
For questions specific to the position, please contact Sierra Tibbetts, at: (207) 726-4412 or by e-mail at: Sierra.Tibbetts@maine.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to follow directions.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Some positions may require possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator’s License prior to completing permanent status.
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.
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.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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