Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS)

Public Service Manager I

Opening Date: May 8, 2025 

Closing Date: May 21, 2025 

Job Class Code: MA27

Grade:  27 (Confidential)

Salary: $64,376.00 - $91,000.00 annually  

Position Number: 02010-3232

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Job duties:

As a Human Resources Manager, you will assist the Director of Human Resources in overseeing human resource functions and activities within specified work units and offices within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). You will be responsible for providing technical advice and HR support to supervisors and managers within the assigned units/offices and assure coordination of functions specific to other HR staff as necessary. You will be responsible for a full range of human resource activities including recruitment, investigations, position actions and grievance resolution/contract administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, you must have professional level experience in human resources management, preferably with significant experience working with collective bargaining agreements.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

1.    Demonstrated ability and experience in providing a broad range of HR-related support and training to managers and supervisors, making sound decisions, being innovative, and a successful history of providing exceptional helpful customer service and partnering with agencies in providing meaningful HR services.

2.    Knowledge of and prior experience working with collective bargaining agreements.

3.    Exceptional negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to successfully navigate labor/management relations.

4.    A demonstrated ability of working in a fast-paced, technical environment with proficiency in meeting shifting priorities.

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Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact, Wendy Malinowski, Human Resources Director, at Wendy.Malinowski@Maine.gov

To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. 

Please submit all documents or files in a PDF format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy Hernandez at Mandy.Hernandez@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). 

• 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 six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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.