MARINE RESOURCE SCIENTIST IV

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date:

September 05, 2024

Closing Date:

September 27, 2024

Location:

West Boothbay Harbor

Position #:

07200-2695

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time  

Class Code:

9369

Grade/Salary:

Grade 32 - $79,019.20 - $111,633.60 Per Year*
*(This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)

The Department of Marine Resources is seeking a Marine Resource Scientist IV for a managerial position headquartered in West Boothbay Harbor that is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of the Nearshore Marine Resources Program in the Bureau of Public Health and Aquaculture.  

JOB DESCRIPTION: Chief responsibilities of this position are to oversee the Nearshore Marine Resources Program which includes assessment and management of bivalve shellfish, seaweed, marine worms and other molluscan species. 

As director of the program this position coordinates the sampling activities of the group and directs research programs to obtain scientific information needed for management decisions. The position is the lead on co-management of bivalve shellfish with participating municipalities, oversees the environmental permit review process for the Department and leads research and monitoring of climate change impacts. The position advises the Bureau Director and Commissioner on the development of regulations and legislation. The position designs and submits research proposals to state and federal agencies to obtain funding, conducts research and analyses, and writes and reviews reports.

This is a supervisory position responsible for coaching and evaluating the performance of subordinates. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of fisheries research, assessment, and management practices; knowledge of statistics and sampling design; demonstrated experience of teamwork in a large organization; excellent written and oral communication skills; supervisory experience; experience in grant writing; collaborative research experience; and the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate marine research.

This position is eligible for some remote work capabilities dependent upon State and Department telework policies.

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Hiring Manager, Kohl Kanwit, at: kohl.kanwit@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive education, training, or experience in a scientific, technical, engineering discipline, or a directly related field with demonstrated work experience in the field of marine resource research and management or another related field which includes supervision and coordination of research and support functions.

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 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.

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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 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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