Business Manager I

State of Maine•Bangor, ME

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Manager I for the Workers’ Compensation Board Bangor Regional Office supervises clerical support staff and oversees day-to-day operations of one or more regional offices while providing administrative support to one or more Administrative Law Judges. The role manages the Bangor and Caribou Regional Offices and requires travel. It involves supervising staff, supporting human resource practices, and completing legal-secretary work to keep judges’ caseloads moving smoothly. Strong clerical, proofreading, and customer service skills are required. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and able to interact professionally with others. Strong preference is given to candidates with prior experience supervising in-person and remote staff under human resources rules and policies. The position is based in Bangor. Telework may be available up to one day per week, with management approval after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. All telework must be performed within Maine. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. The selected candidate must pass required background checks; fingerprinting may be required.

Requirements

Education, training, and/or experience in Business/Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or another related field demonstrating competency in coordinating business operations, reviewing and maintaining records, and acting in a leadership capacity.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of business management and office management procedures and practices.
Knowledge of personnel management and employee training and development.
Ability to supervise subordinate personnel and plan, assign, and direct the work of others.
Ability to communicate effectively and write clearly and effectively.
Ability to initiate, implement, and evaluate administrative procedures.
Ability to use applicable computer programs.
Knowledge of State civil service law and rules and collective bargaining agreements.
Strong clerical, proofreading, and customer service skills; detail orientation, multitasking ability, and professional interpersonal skills.
Submit a cover letter, current resume, and three professional references. Resume must show month and year for relevant experience, describe duties and responsibilities, and identify any experience that was not full-time employment.
Pass required background checks; fingerprinting may be required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supervising in-person and remote staff in accordance with human resources rules and policies.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, assign, and direct subordinate staff work to meet unit goals and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Confer with and counsel subordinate staff, explain work policies and procedures, and identify and solve work-related problems.
Manage the Bangor and Caribou Regional Offices; travel is required.
Implement and comply with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices, including ADA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, information security and confidentiality, and employee safety.
Manage caseloads for one or more Administrative Law Judges, performing legal-secretary work.
Proofread draft decisions.
Maintain an Administrative Law Judge’s schedule and calendar.
Process filings from attorneys.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums of 85%–100%, depending on salary; participation in the Health Insurance Premium Credit program can reduce employee-only premiums by 5%.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Additional wellness benefits; benefit details may vary by collective bargaining agreement and are prorated for less-than-full-time work.