Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management

Job Class Code: 0383
Grade: 26/Professional & Technical
Salary: $56,264.00-$78,998.40/Annually
Location: Camp Keyes, Augusta

Opening Date: June 9, 2025

Closing Date:  June 24, 2025

If you are a talented individual who understands working with a technical team and enjoys contributing to meaningful work that leads to success.  You focus on value, repeatability and enjoy clearing hurdles as you strive for excellence and quality work.  If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!!

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Defense Veterans and Emergency Management (DVEM) utilizes Building Automation Systems (BACS) for Maine Army National Guard (MEANG) facilities through a wide variety of programs for the State of Maine. This position in conjunction with the MEANG Deputy Chief of Staff Information Management oversees a large-scale enterprise infrastructure and applications that support critical and diverse building automation needs of the State of Maine Army National Guard Facilities.

DVEM is seeking a technical professional who is highly proficient in BACS specifically Tridium Niagara Applications.  The selected individual will join as a contributing team member with other highly qualified network security staff and will assist in engineering, installing, and maintaining enterprise level BACS systems.  

ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS:                                                                                        

• Work is performed under limited supervision.  Teamwork is essential. We all help each other, regardless of our roles, thus a multi-technical skilled candidate with a diverse background in systems is preferred, and consideration will be provided to a candidate with knowledge of Tridium Niagara systems.  This position is based in Augusta, Maine.
• Ability to perform technical complex coding and network troubleshooting in both and office and jobsite environment this work may require crawling, climbing, kneeling, and the ability to grasp small objects with both hands
• Demonstrate an understanding of customer relationship best practice.
• Ability to exercise accountability in a professional manner
• Ability to respond in a timely and effective manner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of empathy and how to exercise it with a variety of personalities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of emotional intelligence principle.  
• Ability to listen and understand first before responding
• Engineering, maintenance, troubleshooting of BACS systems
• Knowledge of building systems and components i.e., HVAC equipment

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Work with an outstanding team of IT professionals – you will share knowledge and you will learn about some of the most complex IT systems in the State of Maine
• Use your skills to solve problems and contribute directly to solutions that make a difference
• Proactively engage on requests and projects
• Perform a full range of system administration functions from acquisition, configuration, installation, monitoring, and maintenance of BACS systems
• Share technical knowledge about BACS systems, security switches, routers and other network security software and hardware
• Develop complex reports and provide solutions to performance issues
• Maintain configuration standards, documentation of network devices, including servicing and upgrading of equipment. Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with network users, and Information System professionals
• Have a commitment and understanding to provide excellence in customer service
• Test and evaluate software and hardware products to determine applicability and value to agency operations.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

We need a candidate who can deliver and contribute as a positive team player, a person who understands network systems and associated security risks and can make decisions to effectively improve work and performance levels. This work requires a candidate with strong IT skills and ability to self-manage daily operations and perform complex process workflow with little supervision. Supervision may be exercised contractors or lower-level technical personnel. 

Please submit a Resume’ and Cover Letter.    

Minimum qualifications:

A five (5) year combination of education, training, and/or professional experience in project management, systems analysis, business analysis, program specialty, or related field.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

Hiring preference for candidates with current Niagara 4 Technical Certification Program (TCP) (APAC) certifications, and multiple years’ experience in a responsible role. In order to obtain permanent status, the successful candidate must successfully complete the following Department provided training Within the first year of employment.

. The NGB CompTIA Security + Course

. Niagara 4 Technical Certification (TCP)(APAC)

. Niagara 4 Developer Certification (TCP)(APAC)

. Niagara 4 Analytics Certification (APAC)

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to  Bill Van Wickler William.e.vanwickler.nfg@army.mil (207)430-6337

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  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 require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME  04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018.  Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included.  Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.  

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 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees. 

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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