-Agency Only- Program Project Manager (Senior Planner) - Land for Maine's Future - 6366 (Augusta)
-Agency Only- Program Project Manager (Senior Planner) - Land for Maine's Future - 6366 (Augusta)
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PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGER
(SENIOR PLANNER)
-AGENCY ONLY-
Opening Date:
July 1 2025
Closing Date:
July 15 2025
Location:
Augusta*
Position #:
01720-6366
Position Type:
Full Time (Limited Period)
Class Code:
0603
Grade/Salary:
Grade 25 - $54412.80 - $76315.20 Per Year
Do you have a passion for Maines wild places open spaces and working lands (in short our way of life) Would you like to be able to visit iconic mountains deep forests and vibrant city green spaces and say I helped protect that Would you like to be part of the team working to lessen the effects of climate change while supporting some of the States most important economic and cultural foundations If so this job may be for you!
The Land for Maines Future Program (LMF) at the Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is recruiting for a Program Project Manager for their working forest easements.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: As the Program Project Manager for Working Forests you will use your leadership skills to shepherd assigned conservation (C&R) projects through the LMF funding process from initial inquiry to funding (and beyond). Although your portfolio will contain a variety of C&R and Water Access (WA) projects your focus will be on Working Forests with most of LMFs working forest easement projects placed in your hands. You will analyze details of complex real estate transactions conservation easements and associated documents to ensure that applicants have met their commitments to the LMF Board (and the Public); you will draft conservation easements and project agreements to protect the conservation values for which these projects were funded; and you will be a trusted advisor to your applicants throughout the process. Your good judgment problem-solving skills and confident grasp of the dynamics of working forest easements make you a valued resource for applicants and colleagues alike. You will also use your experience and expertise with working forest easements your proficiency with GIS and your excellent communication skills to help shape LMF policy in this sector as we look to the future recognizing the unique role working forests play in the State of Maines economy and conservation efforts.
*The position is located in Augusta and includes remote work opportunities in accordance with the DACFs Telework Policy.
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: Environmental sciences law community planning and development public administration or a related field.
The preferred candidate will have:
- Experience with working forest easements and knowledge of the industry and associated forest management practices coupled with project management experience. This is a highly desirable combination.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and in person.
- Knowledge and experience with LMFs role in conserving natural and working lands and a dedication to mastering a deep understanding of its policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of state land acquisition priorities including the work of Maines Climate Council and the policies captured in Maine Wont Wait.
- Knowledge of land conveyancing and conservation easement principles and practices.
- The ability to analyze complex documents.
- A working knowledge of standard office programs (particularly Word Excel PowerPoint and Adobe).
- The ability to work independently coupled with a strong sense of collegiality particularly when confronted with challenges.
- The leadership capacity to shepherd applicants through the LMF funding process to a successful conclusion.
- The judgment to know when to include colleagues or the LMF Director in decisions or communications.
- Proficiency with GIS and remote data sensing
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 Resume before 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.
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
