Marine Resource Management Coordinator - Limited Period

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•$64,646 - $90,896•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants to fill a limited period Marine Resource management Coordinator position in the Commissioner’s office. This position will report to the External Affairs Policy Coordinator and is based in Augusta. This is a new policy position created to support the Department of Marine Resources’ work on fisheries and protected resources management, primarily related to North Atlantic right whales. The position will support the External Affairs Policy Coordinator and the Director of External Affairs in the development of statewide policies and programs, while working closely with staff in the Division of Marine Mammal Research. Focuses for this position include investigating and developing possible dynamic management options for Maine’s lobster fishery, supporting federal permitting efforts as needed, supporting the Department’s participation on the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team, facilitating meetings with Maine’s fishing industry, developing policy positions in response to fishery management actions, and liaising with Department scientific staff. This position will also work to support rulemaking and program coordination to maintain Maine’s marine resources and the industries that depend on them. The position will interact with the commercial fishing industry, as well as counterparts in other states, or with federal agencies. Work is performed under limited supervision. Applicants with experience in fisheries management, marine policy, knowledge of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act and experience or familiarity with federal permitting are strongly preferred. Knowledge and understanding of Maine’s fishing laws and communities is also preferred. A successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to review, analyze and synthesize complicated documents and polished written communication skills.

Requirements

Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating technical expertise in marine resource and aquaculture program management or development and implementation of complex marine resource focused conservation projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fisheries management
Experience in marine policy
Knowledge of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act
Experience or familiarity with federal permitting
Knowledge and understanding of Maine’s fishing laws and communities

Responsibilities

Investigating and developing possible dynamic management options for Maine’s lobster fishery
Supporting federal permitting efforts as needed
Supporting the Department’s participation on the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team
Facilitating meetings with Maine’s fishing industry
Developing policy positions in response to fishery management actions
Liaising with Department scientific staff
Support rulemaking and program coordination to maintain Maine’s marine resources and the industries that depend on them

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.