Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $67,192.53 - $95,412.51 (per year) (Salary Schedule) 

*Salary includes a 5.5% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Environmental Office

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-1358

Opening Date: April 24, 2025

Closing Date: May 8, 2025

Job Description:  

This position will supervise the MaineDOT Environmental Office Natural Resources Division, and oversee the federal responsibility granted to MaineDOT for fisheries and wildlife, and environmental laws and executive orders. The position will supervise staff responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the responsibility for natural resources, fisheries, wildlife, state and federal endangered species, resource identification, and aquatic organism passage as it relates to MaineDOT project development, maintenance, state and federal agency coordination/consultation, and the public.

This position will assist the Senior Environmental Manager in recommending actions and development of policy and will implement program policies and initiatives in support of MaineDOT goals and provide substantive advice on MaineDOT's Natural Resources Programs. This position will be the lead on important natural resource programs intended to minimize project delivery risk by creating and managing programmatic processes. This position will also direct and manage staff to ensure state and federal natural resources, fisheries, and wildlife processes and approvals are completed in efficient and effective means. 

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a related biological field, including experience in a supervisory capacity.  Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

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, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.

• 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 ($358.08 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% 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.

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