Marine Resource Scientist II - 2632 - West Boothbay Harbor
Marine Resource Scientist II - 2632 - West Boothbay Harbor
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MARINE RESOURCE SCIENTIST II
Opening Date:
May 16 2025
Closing Date:
June 27 2025
Location:
West Boothbay Harbor
Position #:
0
Position Type:
Full Time
Class Code:
9363
Grade/Salary:
Grade 28 (Supervisory) $67184.00 $95409.60 Per Year*
*(This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)The Department of Marine Resources Bureau of Public Health and Aquaculture is seeking a motivated independent individual to fill a vacant Marine Resource Scientist II position in West Boothbay Harbor.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will perform scientific data collection and analysis responsible for classification of shellfish harvesting areas along the western coast of Maine according to the State of Maine Regulations and the National Shellfish Sanitation Program.
Specific duties include:
- Maintaining requirements for current shellfish growing area classifications
- Acting as a primary boat operator for the Water Quality Program
- Collecting seawater samples from the NH border to the Penobscot River by boat and land
- Performing analysis and data QAQC for all water quality data
- Management and emergency event response for conditional areas
- Report writing and review
- Staff training and supervision
- Identifying pollution sources through shoreline survey
Additional duties will include field scheduling maintaining small boats weekly office duties and other scientific work as needed. This position will require working closely with the Nearshore Marine Resource Scientists the general public town and municipal officials volunteers and other state and federal departments. Work is performed under limited supervision.
There will be some remote work opportunities with this position after management approval and following the DMR Telework Policy.
For questions specific to the position please contact Kelsey Peterson at:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Intermediary education training or experience in a scientific technical engineering field or a related field with demonstrated experience in the field of marine resource research and/or management or another related field. Previous experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate knowledge of coastal oceanography and associated environmental pollution issues analytical skills database management and computer skills (preferably ACCESS GIS and Rcoding experience). Small boat handling and trailering experience as well as excellent written and oral communication skills will be required. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the APPLY button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and 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 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.
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WorkLife 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 overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
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Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
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