Marine Resource Specialist - Acting Capacity
About The Position
This is a technical services and scientific job and requires field and office skills relevant to public health and the environment in support of the Maine Shellfish Sanitation Program. Field work involves collecting, recording and data entry of accurate environmental data including collection of seawater, stream, and shellfish samples from the Penobscot Bay to the Canadian border by boat or truck. This work will also include working in teams to complete shoreline surveys which involve door to door interviewing of homeowners to identify actual and potential pollution sources. The amount of time spent in the field is variable depending on the needs of the program. Office work includes technical report writing in compliance with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program standards. Flexibility in scheduling is mandatory as weekends, holidays, and after-hours work will be necessary depending on the season and activity. Work is performed under general supervision.
Requirements
- Intermediate education, training, and/or experience in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data including coursework or demonstrated experience in natural resource science, management, technology, laboratory, or field work.
- Flexibility in scheduling is mandatory as weekends, holidays, and after-hours work will be necessary depending on the season and activity.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to applicants with boat experience and GIS skills.
Responsibilities
- Collecting, recording and data entry of accurate environmental data including collection of seawater, stream, and shellfish samples from the Penobscot Bay to the Canadian border by boat or truck.
- Working in teams to complete shoreline surveys which involve door to door interviewing of homeowners to identify actual and potential pollution sources.
- Technical report writing in compliance with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program standards.
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. 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 ($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. 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
