PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGER II

(REGIONAL MANAGER)

-AGENCY ONLY-

Opening Date:

April 10, 2025

Closing Date:

April 24, 2025

Location:

Farmington or Greenville

Position #:

01740-0063

Position Type:

Full Time

Class Code:

MA32

Grade/Salary:

Grade 32 (Confidential) - $77,896.00 - $110,073.60 Per Year

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, Lands Division, is recruiting to fill the position of Regional Manager in Farmington or Greenville.  

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position provides direct management and oversight to State-owned public land properties in the Public Lands Western Region. The position provides supervision to professional foresters, technicians, park rangers, and office support staff assigned to the region. The position sets priorities, approves and provides oversight to all regional timber harvesting, which is vital to the generation of revenue for the Public Lands Division; oversees all contracts and approves expenditures. The position coordinates the management of recreation and wildlife habitats on public land sites. The position provides recommendations to the Deputy Director and Director relating to policies/rules/regulations under the jurisdiction of the Division. Applicants must be able to manage and lead staff and project teams in a constructive and productive manner, demonstrating good communication skills. Applicants must, further, have the ability to set and meet budget and multiple project deadlines.

There will be limited remote work opportunities with this position that will follow DACF Telework Policy and are approved by management.

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Hiring Manager, William Patterson, at: William.A.Patterson@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or related natural resource field and four (4) years field experience involving inspection and supervision of harvesting operations, surveying, cruising, timber marking, and general forest management planning. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Special Licensing Requirements: Possession of a valid State of Maine Forester’s License.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter, and a 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, and a detailed 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.

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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. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days.
• 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 18.09% 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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