Planning Research Associate I - 0094 Augusta
Planning Research Associate I - 0094 Augusta
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Job Description
PLANNING & RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I
(BUREAU OF PARKS & LANDS)
Opening Date:
April 22 2025
Closing Date:
May 06 2025
Location:
Augusta
Position #:
0
Position Type:
Full Time
Class Code:
0039
Grade/Salary:
Grade 20 $20.68 $28.88 Per Hour
The Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestrys Bureau of Parks and Lands is recruiting for a Planning and Research Associate I in Augusta.
BRIEF AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the Bureau of Parks and Lands is to manage stateowned lands for a sustained yield of multiple use natural resource values and public recreation. The Submerged Lands Program provides management of stateowned submerged lands which requires a balance between the protection of public trust rights and the private use of submerged lands.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will perform significant administrative and research work in support of the Submerged Lands Program. Responsibilities will include researching identifying and inventorying structures such as docks piers submarine cables and marinas on submerged lands; and developing and maintaining this information in a computerized database.
The position reviews and processes applications for structures to occupy submerged lands writing public notices preparing easements and lease documents and communicates verbally and in writing with agents and the public. This position requires strong customer service skills as it involves interactions with the public local municipalities state and federal partners.
Position will utilize a variety of desktop products and software in identifying documenting analyzing and mapping submerged lands data including extensive databases invoice reporting scanning and management of records and geospatial tools.
For questions specific to the position please contact the Hiring Manager John Noll at: or.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A six 6 year combination of education training and/or experience providing a knowledge of the principles of research and planning.
Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:
- Combination of education training and/or experience providing knowledge in permitting land use planning and regulation
- Knowledge or experience in natural resource issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of real estate fundamentals
- Knowledge of public trust rights and coastal issues
- Experience with Access Database Software Microsoft Access Suite Applications. GIS software experience is helpful
- The successful candidate must be detail oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills
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 a detailed Resumebefore 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. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive 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 contributes13.29 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
