Marine Resource Specialist Ii - Boothbay Harbor, United States - State of Maine

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MARINE RESOURCE SPECIALIST II:


_ -Anticipated Vacancy-_

Opening Date:

May 16, 2024


Closing Date:

June 07, 2024


Location:

West Boothbay Harbor


Position #:


Position Type:

Full Time


Class Code:

9359


Grade/Salary:


  • Grade 19 $42, $56,305.60/Annually* (This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)
  • The Maine Department of Marine Resources is seeking a full time Marine Resource Specialist Il in the Bureau of Marine Science, Biological Monitoring and Assessment Division._

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a field and technical position based out of Boothbay Harbor and will be responsible for field work coast-wide in the lobster and scallop programs as well as data entry, data management, and maintenance of field and lab equipment.


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SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:
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  • Data collection on commercial fishing boats for the lobster At-Sea Sampling Program and Ventless Trap Survey with associated data entry and data checking from those trips.
  • Assisting the Scallop Program on dredge surveys, sometimes acting as the lead field sampler.
  • Working about eight months per year in the lobster program and four months in the scallop program.
  • Conducting 68 atsea sampling trips per month during the peak lobster field season (May-Nov). During the winter months (Dec-April), the position will complete limited lobster sampling trips and assist with scallop surveys and phone interviews.
  • Assisting other programs when available and as needed (i.e., Inshore Trawl Survey).
  • Interacting with commercial fishermen and the public.


While not conducting field work, the employee is expected to work in the Boothbay office, with the option for remote work three days a week.

Field work may require working on weekends. The position is eligible for overtime if required to complete the field work.

Work is performed under general supervision. Travel in-state is expected and costs including time, per-diem and lodging will be covered directly or reimbursed.


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DESIRED SKILLS:
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  • Atsea work experience and the ability to work independently under physically challenging conditions.
  • Prior experience or ability developing relationships with fishing industry members.
  • Familiarity with MS Access, ArcGIS, and R or other statistical programs.
  • Comfort with computer hardware and relational databases are desirable.
  • SCUBA diving certification with experience in cold water is also desired.
  • Additional qualities must include strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with high attention to detail.
  • The ability to work effectively with mínimal supervision.
  • Willingness to travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Five (5) years of experience and/or education in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data to include a minimum of one (1) year of experience in natural resource science, management, technology, laboratory, or field work.

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No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

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Work-Life Balance
  • Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using
    13 paid holidays,
    12 days of sick leave, and
    3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.

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Health Insurance Coverage
  • The State of Maine pays
    85%100% of employeeonly premiums ($10,523.28$12,380.40 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.
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Health Insurance Premium Credit
  • Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

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Dental Insurance
  • The State of Maine pays 100% of employeeonly dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

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Retirement Plan
  • The State of Maine contributes
    13.41% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

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Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
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Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
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Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  • The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
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Living Resources Program
  • Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
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