Director Government Affairs & Constituent Services - PSM II (25-127) - AGENCY ONLY
Director Government Affairs & Constituent Services - PSM II (25-127) - AGENCY ONLY
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Job Description
Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $81224.00 - $114836.80 (per year) (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Executive Office
Location: Augusta ME
Opening Date: June 13 2025
Closing Date: June 20 2025
***This position is open to current MaineDOT employees only***
Job Description:
This position manages the government affairs and constituent relations office focusing on securing state and federal funding to support the departments mission. This position orients bureau and office leads about legislative process and directs their involvement in legislative interactions including how to draft testimony provide effective support information during work sessions respond to legislative inquiries and develop and maintain interbranch credibility. The person selected for this position is responsible for shaping legislative policy and strategy and guiding internal staff on how to effectively engage in the legislative process. The role develops and implements agency policies on legislation and constituent matters in coordination and collaboration with the Governors Office. With broad decision-making authority the manager plays a key role in directing the legislative and constituent relations program.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:
A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in the transportation and/or logistics sector. Experience developing and implementing transportation or economic development strategies and negotiating complex agreements.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking theApply for this Opening/Apply Nowbutton along with uploading a cover letter current resume and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.
*If you require a paper application or have general questions please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at or via email at
Why join our team
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:
Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Wellness We care about you and your familys wellbeing offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
