Real Property Coordinator (IF&W Senior Resource Biologist)

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking a Real Property Coordinator (IF&W Senior Resource Biologist) to work as part of the Land Acquisition Program. The mission of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) is to preserve, protect, and enhance the inland fisheries and wildlife resources of the state as well as to enable and promote the safe enjoyment of Maine’s outdoors. To achieve this mandate, the Department acquires land for the management and protection of fish and wildlife habitats and to support and improve opportunities for public access. The Real Property Coordinator will help advance IF&W’s land acquisition and management goals by coordinating IF&W‘s property monitoring and reporting responsibilities. This position will work closely with IF&W’s Wildlife Management Section and Water Access Program to establish procedures and ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements. This position will also oversee the resolution of issues identified during monitoring efforts through landowner communication, title review, legal documentation, boundary surveys, and other efforts. Work will be conducted both in the office and in the field as needed. The position is located within the Habitat Conservation Section and is based in IF&Ws Augusta office.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience.
Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Preferences will be given to candidates with a background in land acquisition or real estate law and/or knowledge of land acquisition and management policies and procedures
Experience working in the field and the ability to conduct property monitoring in diverse weather conditions and over rough terrain
Data management experience including familiarity with Microsoft Access and GIS (e.g. ESRI) products and tools.

Responsibilities

Coordinating the monitoring of IF&W fee and easement lands
Completing real property grant reporting requirements to USFWS or other funders
Working with the Wildlife Management Section and Water Access Program to develop property monitoring procedures and conduct site visits
Resolving issues identified during monitoring efforts through landowner communication, title review, legal documentation, and coordination of survey work
Managing real property data collection tools and providing staff training
Developing procedures for monitoring IF&W-sponsored conservation projects, including communicating with conservation partners and reviewing annual monitoring and management plans for grant compliance
Reviewing requests for rights-of-way easements, utilities installations, etc.
Using Microsoft Access and GIS tools for data management, analysis, and reporting
Engaging with a variety of stakeholders and service providers
Assisting with other Land Acquisition Program responsibilities including property acquisition and habitat grant coordination
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Land Acquisition Program Supervisor, Habitat Section Supervisor, Division Director, or Commissioner’s Office.

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.