Planning & Research Assistant - 0907 (Anticipated Vacancy)
About The Position
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is seeking to fill a vacancy for a Planning and Research Assistant in the Animal Welfare Program located in Augusta, Maine. This position involves collecting, analyzing, and presenting facts and figures relevant to program, policy, and resource development. It provides logistical support for case management from complaint through disposition, including court proceedings. The role requires extensive public contact via telephone, email, and written correspondence, along with significant data entry and database upkeep. Some field work may be required. The position is under general supervision.
Requirements
- A two (2) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing a knowledge of statistics, methods of research and planning, and/or economic analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the PetPoint system.
Responsibilities
- Evaluating inspection reports and maintaining inspection files.
- Requesting importation permits for dogs and cats.
- Reviewing animal health certificates.
- Conducting surveys.
- Preparing charts and graphs.
- Writing reports.
- Serving as a point of contact to assist municipal clerks with dog licensing database.
- Developing and presenting training materials for dog licensing.
- Providing logistical support for case management from complaint through disposition including court proceedings process.
- Developing training and outreach materials and scheduling trainings.
- Extensive public contact by telephone, email and written correspondence.
- Significant data entry and database upkeep.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of pay 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 (employee assistance program)
- Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for welcoming a child)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
