Public Service Coordinator I - 1049 - Limited Period Augusta
Public Service Coordinator I - 1049 - Limited Period Augusta
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PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR I
Opening Date:
February 28 2025
Closing Date:
March 21 2025
Location:
Augusta*
Position #:
Position Type:
Full Time (Limited Period)
Class Code:
CA28
Grade/Salary:
Grade 28 (Confidential) $66206.40 $94057.60 Per Year
*The position is located in Augusta and may work according to DACFs Telework Policy.
Do you want to make a difference in Maines food systems Do you enjoy providing service and support to Maines food farm and forest product producers
PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is looking for a highly organized individual to fill the position of Coordinator of the Maine Agriculture Food and Forest Products Investment Fund (MAFFPIF or the Fund). DACF foresees MAFFPIF becoming its flagship financial assistance and strategic investment program. This is a fulltime limited period position.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for developing and implementing the Fund; conducting rulemaking; coordinating with key stakeholders in advancing policy and legislative priorities; and ensuring that the Fund works in harmony with other State of Maine financial and technical assistance tools and resources.
The position requires analytical interpretative evaluative and constructive thinking to develop and implement the Fund and identify opportunities for investment in agriculture food and forest product industries to achieve Division goals on a statewide level. The nature of this work requires the person in this position to develop review revise and implement program policies and procedures; facilitate the Maine Agriculture Food Systems and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Advisory Board; research and identify investment opportunities; secure program funding; develop workplans; collect and analyze program data; draft and present testimony; oversee program reporting; and provide subject matter expertise on training education and outreach using previous experience industry knowledge and best practices. This position will be the primary DACF staff support for the legislatively defined MAFFPIF advisory board charged with guiding Fund priorities. As a board facilitator the person in this position will prepare board agendas facilitate board discussions provide ongoing reporting and program updates and ensure that the board makes datainformed decisions in a timely manner.
This position will be under the direct supervision of the Director of DACFs Agricultural Resource Division with significant involvement of the Commissioner and the Directors of the Bureaus of Agriculture and Forestry. The position will prepare program report drafts and work to secure additional funding opportunities in alignment with program Division Bureau and Department goals. The position will collaborate with the Department of Economic and Community Development the Maine Forest Service and other appropriate agencies and partners to ensure that investment objectives are appropriately utilized.
For questions specific to the position please contact Michelle Webb at
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An eight 8 year combination of education training and/or experience providing a knowledge of planning and research principles practices and techniques.
The successful candidate will have:
- Familiarity with rulemaking and other governmental processes.
- Experience in applying equity considerations to both procedures and outcomes in the context of policy making financial assistance or other relevant fields.
- Knowledge of grant administration processes and interorganizational coordination specifically application management contract management technical support stakeholder outreach and communications monitoring and reporting and data collection and analysis.
- Knowledge of financial and technical assistance programs with the ability to interpret and administer program requirements and prepare project and financial reports in order to write legislation into workable policy.
- Ability to collect analyze and steward program outcome data which will inform future funding opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the APPLY button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not fulltime employment should be identified as such.
If you cant apply online and you require a paper application please download and print one here: Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume before the closing date to: Natural Resources Service Center c/o Kristin McCamish 32 Blossom Lane Marquardt Building Augusta ME. Please be sure that the title and position number of the job you are applying for is included.
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leave. Confidential employees receive three 3 days of personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85100 of employeeonly premiums $11196.96$13172.88 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes18.09 of payto 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 pretax to help pay for outofpocket 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 theFederal 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 childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefortytwo 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
