Marine Resource Management Coordinator (Hearings Officer) - 2654 (Augusta)

State Of Maine • Augusta, ME

403d • $64,646 - $90,896 • Remote

About The Position

The Marine Resource Management Coordinator (Hearings Officer) position involves professional services work focused on processing and evaluating aquaculture lease applications. The role includes serving as a Hearings Officer, representing the Department in adjudicatory proceedings, and ensuring compliance with the Maine Administrative Procedures Act. The successful candidate will analyze testimony and evidence, develop written decisions, and conduct rulemaking in accordance with state laws.

Requirements

• Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating technical expertise in marine resource and aquaculture program management.
• Experience in developing and implementing complex marine resource-focused conservation projects.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and leadership.
• Experience conducting public hearings or meetings.
• Experience dealing with contentious issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Graduate degree in a relevant field and/or a minimum of two years' direct experience in a policy or regulatory role related to marine resource management.

Responsibilities

• Process and evaluate aquaculture lease applications.
• Serve as a Hearings Officer in adjudicatory proceedings.
• Schedule and administer lease hearings in compliance with the Maine Administrative Procedures Act.
• Analyze testimony and evidence to develop recommended written decisions.
• Review lease applications to ensure they contain requisite information.
• Write proposed lease decisions, legal notices, and procedural orders.
• Respond to filings related to lease applications.
• Conduct the Department's rulemaking in compliance with state laws.
• Represent the Department at rule hearings and assist in developing pertinent laws and regulations.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave
• Health insurance coverage with 85%-100% of employee-only premiums paid by the State
• Dental insurance with 100% of employee-only premiums paid by the State
• Retirement plan with 13.29% of pay contributed to MainePERS
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Public service student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Living resources program for employee assistance
• 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
• Voluntary deferred compensation options for retirement savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree