Chief Operations Officer - (25-140) Anticipated Acting Capacity Vacancy

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Chief Operations Officer - (25-140) Anticipated Acting Capacity Vacancy - Agency Only

Augusta, ME 04330, USA | Management & Supervisory | Full-time

Apply by: Aug. 11, 2025

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $113,214.40 - $160,680.00 (per year) (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Executive Office

Location: Augusta, ME

Position Number: 02500-2039

Opening Date: August 4, 2025

Closing Date: August 11, 2025

****This position is open to current MaineDOT employees only***

Job Description:

This position’s focus is the efficient execution and integration of MaineDOT’s operations. Reporting to the COO will be the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations, the Bureau of Finance and Administration, the Human Resources Office, and the Results and Information Office. The COO will be the executive point person on maintenance and operations including the Maine State Ferry Service, Work Plan development, cash flow projections and tracking, review of state budget submittals, Information Technology planning and development, the dashboard and performance measurement. It will be supporting the Director of Finance and Administration in developing integrated and strategic fiscal management protocols across all funding sources. This position is part of a 4 - person executive team and reports directly to the Commissioner of Transportation.

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

Licensed Maine Professional Engineer, 15 Years of experience in professional engineering in the transportation industry, and progressive, documented management experience.

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 ($11,857.68 - $13,252.80 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 ($365.28 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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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.

Apply by: Aug. 11, 2025

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