MARINE RESOURCE SPECIALIST

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date:

March 14, 2025

Closing Date:

 March 28, 2025

Location:

West Boothbay Harbor

Position #:

07200-2692

Position Type:

Full Time (Limited Period)

Class Code:

9359

Grade/Salary:

Grade 21 - $22.72 - $31.80 Per Hour*
*(This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)

The Department of Marine Resources is seeking applicants to fill a limited period Marine Resource Specialist position in the Bureau of Marine Science located in West Boothbay.   

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants with strong database experience and effective communication skills to fill a Marine Resource Specialist position in the Biological Monitoring & Assessment Division/ Bureau of Marine Science located at the West Boothbay Harbor laboratory. 

This position will be responsible for assisting with 100% lobster reporting. The primary responsibilities will be: 

• Contacting harvesters with new reporting requirements
• Training harvesters with mandatory reporting requirements and how to report using electronic reporting options
• Rejecting, and correcting incomplete reports and completing data audits
• Being responsible for outreach with licensed harvesters
• Helping to enforce mandatory reporting requirements
• Being a primary contact for harvesters wishing to use the new VESL harvester reporting application and Maine LEEDS (Licensing Enforcement and Environmental Data System) to submit their mandatory reports.

Additionally, this position may work collaboratively with other programs in the Bureau of Marine Science to aid other projects as needed.  

There will be some remote work opportunities with this position following DMR’s Telework Policy and management approval.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Marissa L. Decosta at: Marissa.L.Decosta@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Intermediate education, training, and/or experience in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data including coursework or demonstrated experience in natural resource science, management, technology, laboratory, or field work.

Preference will be given to those applicants with experience in database design, maintenance and advanced querying techniques (Access, R, SQL preferred but not limited). Additional qualities must include strong interpersonal and communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and current Resume. 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 can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter, answers to the Supplemental Questions, and Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.

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 Balance – 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 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.  
•    Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 
•    Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value). 
•    Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
•    Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
•    Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
•    Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
•    Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
•    Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
•    Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
•    Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

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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