-Agency Only- Senior Planner - 0160 - Augusta (Limited Period)
-Agency Only- Senior Planner - 0160 - Augusta (Limited Period)
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SENIOR PLANNER
-AGENCY ONLY-
Opening Date:
July 02 2025
Closing Date:
July 17 2025
Location:
Augusta
Position #:
01730-0160
Position Type:
Full Time (Limited Period)
Class Code:
0603
Grade/Salary:
Grade 25 - $54412.80 - $76315.20 Per Year
AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The Bureau of Resource Information and Land Use Planning (BRILUP) at the Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is recruiting to fill the position of Senior Planner. BRILUP provides data research technical assistance and planning services to every corner of the state. Its six programs (Maine Geological Survey Natural Areas Program Floodplain Management Program Land Use Planning Commission Municipal Planning Assistance Program Land for Maines Future) serve communities from Maines southern beaches and 3500-mile coast to the far reaches of the north woods and western mountains. The program and this full-time limited-period position are in Augusta with remote work options available subject to management approval.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a professional services position to provide inter-program inter-Bureau and inter-Departmental coordination and support toward implementing State climate strategies that support regional and community actions. Six out of eight of the strategies in Maine Wont Wait (MWW) the Four-Year Plan for Climate Action affect the work and programs within BRILUP and DACF.
The position will assist the Director in several community resilience planning initiatives. The position will support an inter-agency working group focused on inland flood analyses and modeling an inter-agency initiative examining and coordinating the structure and essential components of a Maine buy-out program to support voluntary community relocation in the face of extreme and repetitive losses due to extreme weather events and provide technical guidance in consultation with Maine IT as the Bureau implements a community resilience website hub. Additionally the position will assist the Bureau Director in cross-program coordination within BRILUP to support regional planning landscape-scale conservation habitat protection and other interdependent policy objectives.
The successful candidate will know the principles practices and objectives of municipal planning; local government management capabilities and constraints; sustainability community resilience planning emissions reductions and open space protection; and the ability to evaluate governmental planning problems and recommend solutions. Finally the successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to extract and apply information from technical documents communicate effectively orally and in writing establish and maintain effective working relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment.
For questions specific to the position please contact Judith East 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: Environmental sciences community planning and development public administration or a related field.
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the following: Demonstrated familiarity with general principles of land use planning community resilience planning community development regional planning and landscape-scale conservation; as well as experience in GIS databases and other computer software applications.
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 current 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.
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
