IF&W Resource Technician - Ten (10) Positions - Seasonal - Limited Period

State of Maine

14d•$22 - $30

About The Position

These are seasonal limited period positions based within the Wildlife Division that will work from one of our various Regional Headquarters around the state. This is professional services and scientific work at the technician level, involving field work to support management of the State’s wildlife resources by protecting, preserving, and enhancing Maine’s natural resources statewide. This position will assist various Departmental Staff, other State Agencies, and the public to provide technical assistance for the resolution of human-wildlife conflict and wildlife disease surveillance. Work is performed under general supervision, includes occasional night and weekend work, and may be performed outside in all weather conditions.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in a natural sciences field and six months of biological related experience.
Comparable work experience may be substituted for education requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
Strong commitment to working respectfully and collaboratively as part of a team dedicated to responsible management of Maine’s wildlife.
Experience resolving human-wildlife conflicts and use of damage management techniques.
Experience responding to sick, injured, or diseased wildlife.

Responsibilities

Assists resource biologists, game wardens with the resolution of human-wildlife conflict, wildlife damage management, and disease surveillance.
Conducts necessary sampling or tests and gathers information in accordance with Department policies through on-site field studies and/or surveys to record data.
Interprets, explains, and promotes agency management programs, plans, and policies to inform other resource agencies, various interest groups, and partner organizations.
Uses computer systems such as hardware, software applications, various databases and emerging technology to record, process, and report data.
Selects the necessary equipment needed to perform field work, surveys, samplings, and biological investigations
Performs routine upkeep, repair, and maintenance of various vehicles, equipment, and gear

Benefits

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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% 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.
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.