Human Resources Generalist - Public Service Coordinator I- Anticipated Vacancy

Augusta, Maine, United States | Human Resources | Full-time

Apply by: July 8, 2025
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Department of Administrative and Financial Services 

General Government Service Center 

Human Resources Generalist - Public Service Coordinator I - Anticipated Vacancy 

Opening Date: June 23, 2025

Closing Date: July 8, 2025

Job Class Code: CA25 (Confidential) 
Grade: 25
Salary: $59,737.60 – $84, 323.20/Annually  Salary Schedule
Position Number: 004800260

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented, and resourceful person to join our team.  This position provides professional level human resource services for State agencies served by the General Government Service Center. 

The focus of this position is to manage all position actions and work with agencies in advising and processing of job classification actions.  The position will also participate in recruitment efforts for our agencies.  Other assignments include querying and maintaining reports such as vacancies, positions reports, and seniority lists.  The ability to run complex data analytics is important. Coordination of assignments working with agencies, the Bureau of Human Resources, the Office of the State Controller, and the Bureau of Budget are key.

We actively promote a positive work environment and are looking for candidates who thrive in that environment. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and critical thinking skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of customers.

Do you enjoy being challenged?   If so, and if you possess these qualities, our fast-paced human resources office is looking for someone like you!   

Preference will be given to those who:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing basic knowledge or experience working with positions and job classifications, and the ability to interpret rules and regulations, State and Federal laws. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify, you must have demonstrated education, training, and/or experience in human resources or a related field.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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 Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
  • Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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. 
  • Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
  • Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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.

Thinking about applying?

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.