Regional Enforcement Coordinator - Anticipated Vacancy

State of Maine•Ashland, ME

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry has a current vacancy for a Regional Enforcement Coordinator in the Bureau of Forestry, Forest Policy and Management Division, based in Ashland, Maine. The actual location is flexible. As one of 3 Maine Forest Service Regional Enforcement Coordinators statewide, you will lead MFS’s regulatory program of education, intervention, enforcement, and permitting activities related to timber harvesting and associated activities in your assigned area. You will collaborate with the entire MFS team to provide information, training, and assistance to multiple audiences, monitor forest conditions and forest operations, and promote stewardship of Maine’s critical forest resources. This is professional, interdisciplinary forestry work involved in coordinating the enforcement of various forest practices laws and agency rules, including the Forest Practices Act, timber harvesting in the jurisdiction of the Land Use Planning Commission, Statewide Standards for Timber Harvesting and Related Activities in shoreland areas, and liquidation harvesting. Duties include planning, organizing, and coordinating the enforcement of forest practices laws and rules in one of three regions of the state. Frequent statewide travel is required. This position will have the potential for hybrid work capabilities with prior authorization from the managing authority and which follows DACF Telework Policy.

Requirements

An eight (8) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in professional forestry which includes possession of a current license as a Forester in Maine and significant field experience involving inspection, enforcement, and supervision of forestry and related forest management practices.
Licensed Forester in Maine.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work as part of a high-performance team.
Knowledge of forest management and timber harvesting principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of and ability to apply Best Management Practices to protect water quality on forestry operations.
Knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to forest management and land use.
Knowledge of forest measurement and law enforcement principles and techniques.
Knowledge of computers and computer programs.
Ability to coordinate a regional forest practices regulatory program.
Ability to use Global Positioning Systems equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to prepare legal letters and reports for investigations and enforcement actions.
Ability to prepare maps using manual drafting tools, Geographic Information Systems and related programs and hardware.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and implement a variety of forestry training programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of interests.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and coordinate the enforcement of the Forest Practices Act and other forest practices laws and rules in one of three regions of the state.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the training of District Foresters, Forest Rangers, forest landowners, loggers, private foresters, and the public in laws, regulations, issues, methods, and techniques of compliance with the state’s forest practices laws and regulations.
Receive case data reports from District Foresters, conduct additional investigations, prepare for settlement or litigation, consult with the Attorney General’s office as appropriate, review with the division’s statewide enforcement team, and forward to the Division Director for action.
Coordinate and direct any required follow-up on forest practices enforcement cases with settlement agreements or consent agreements.
Coordinate monitoring of settlement agreement conditions.
Advise District Foresters and Forest Rangers on enforcement issues involving timber trespass and theft.
Coordinate the division’s response to permit applications and requests for variances from forest practices rules.
The position collaborates closely with a team of MFS field and program staff.

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.