Senior Planner (LUPC) - 0370T - Augusta or Bangor (Acting Capacity)
Senior Planner (LUPC) - 0370T - Augusta or Bangor (Acting Capacity)
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SENIOR PLANNER (LUPC)
-ACTING CAPACITY-TEMPORARY POSITION-
Opening Date:
July 01 2025
Closing Date:
July 25 2025
Location:
Augusta*
Position #:
01750-0370T
Position Type:
Full Time
Class Code:
0603
Grade/Salary:
Grade 25 - $54412.80 - $76315.20 Per Year
*This position may be based in Bangor or Augusta depending on the location of the successful candidate.
The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestrys Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) announces an Acting Capacity Senior Planner vacancy.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Senior Planner is a team member of the LUPC planning staff which provides professional planning services for the unorganized and deorganized areas of the state. We strive to adapt sound land use planning principles to the LUPCs unique and sparsely populated service area that covers almost half of the land area of Maine. The LUPC planning staff come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines to work together to find creative and timely solutions to changing land use planning needs.
The Senior Planner uses their strong analytical skills to write rules and policy statements staff interdepartment initiatives and analyze development trends throughout the Commissions service area. The Senior Planner in conjunction with permitting staff also uses their experience in development review to evaluate zoning petitions and permit applications for significant development projects including subdivisions and commercial development. Public meetings and all aspects of rulemaking are a regular part of the planning divisions tasks. Some assignments require travel and evening meetings. Building strong working relationships with other agencies and stakeholders is an important part of the Senior Planners regular work.
There are some remote work opportunities with this position following management approval and the DACF Telework Policy.
For questions specific to the position please contact Stacy Benjamin at:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors degree in assigned area and four (4) years of related work experience. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Assigned Areas: Community planning and development public policy or administration law geography environmental science political science natural resource management or another related field.
Preference will be given to those with excellent organizational ability writing communication problem-solving and collaborative ability. Consensus-building and processing skills are essential. A Masters degree in planning is a plus.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Understanding of rural land use resource industries conservation and economic development issues
- Knowledge of relevant state land use laws regulations and policies
- Understanding of the general principles of land use planning and experience creating and implementing comprehensive plans land use ordinances regulations or legislation
- Strong writing skills and the ability to review synthesize and summarize complex policy issues and planning concepts
- Experience working with stakeholders and the public in a planning process
- Experience in public presentations including the ability to convey complex issues to a wide range of listeners
- Ability to independently set and meet deadlines lead and collaborate on team projects and complete multiple large projects over long time frames
- Experience working for a citizen board
- Competence in the use of or ability and willingness to learn database and GIS software for analysis
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 full-time 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 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title and position number of the job you are applying for is included.
This is a temporary position that will have modified benefits to those listed below. For further clarification please contact Human Resources at:
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 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 overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100% of employee-only 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 employee-only 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 employee-only 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 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. 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 parentsreceiveforty-two (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 pre-tax 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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
