Maine Commission on Public Defense Services 

Director of Training - Public Service Manager III - Anticipated Vacancy 

Opening Date: April 16, 2025

Closing Date: May 1, 2025

Job Class Code:MA35 
Grade: 35
Salary: $88,628.80 – $125,611.20/Annually  
Position Number: 146000019

PDS is an independent commission whose purpose is to provide high-quality, efficient representation to indigent citizens who are entitled to counsel at state expense. The ability to telework at times is available. 

JOB DUTIES

Manage the Training Division, which includes the supervision of an office associate and a seasonal intern.  

Identify training topics and presenters; draft agendas and syllabi; develop training content; meet with presenters; draft contracts for  training vendors; compare and select venues; apply for continuing legal education credit; create promotional materials; manage and track registrations; host in-person and virtual trainings; calculate, maintain, and report attendance records for continuing legal education credit and payment; create, distribute, and analyze post-training surveys; and save and organize training materials and recordings in a training library.

 Serve on Department's rulemaking subcommittee. Draft rules and policies. Communicate with counsel, clerks, and other stakeholders about Department rules.

 Draft, maintain, and balance the Training Division budget. This includes estimating and

itemizing expenses, making and authorizing expenditures within the constraints of the budget.

This also involves making fiscally responsible decisions and saving costs at every reasonable

opportunity.

 Identify and apply for grants, spend grant funds consistent with the approved proposals,

track the expenditure of grant funds, manage the implementation of the grant, and draft and

submit grant reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be an experienced attorney licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction. Applicant must have baseline knowledge of the major areas of law covered by PDS, including criminal, child protective, and juvenile law. The applicant must have strong oral and written communication skills; be detail-oriented; be able to think critically, problem-solve, and analyze complex issues; have supervisory skills; be proficient in public speaking; and be able to manage their time efficiently while balancing a large workload.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply online and submit a cover letter, resume, and references with your application.

For questions about this position, please contact Executive Director Jim Billings at jim.billings@maine.gov.

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.

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