Biometrician - 1118 (Augusta) - State of Maine

State of Maine

Verified Company

Augusta, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

BIOMETRICIAN:

Opening Date:

May 10, 2024

Closing Date:

May 31, 2024

Location:

Augusta

Position #:

Position Type:

Full Time

Class Code:

9453

Grade/Salary:

Grade 27 - $56, $76,377.60/Annually

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking a biometrician to coordinate and facilitate data collection and analysis of biological data to inform management decisions for Maine's wildlife.

The position is located within the Game Research and Management Section and is based in the Department's Augusta office.

This position provides guidance on study design, methodology, and data needs including data collection, storage, and management and conducts diverse and complex statistical and spatial analyses, designs databases, and develops population and other relevant models using a variety of data sources.

This position will be part of a team of knowledgeable biologists in the Department's Wildlife Division and Game Research and Management Section

Responsibilities include:

Operating and maintaining the Game Section's harvest registration database, ArcGIS harvest dashboard, and deer and moose lotteries.
Developing and maintaining geospatial and biological databases.
Assisting biologists with study and database design, statistical approaches and analysis, and interpretation of scientific data.
Analysis of complex scientific and spatial data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced education and/or experience in statistics, collection, and analysis of natural resources/biology/health or related field.

The individual in this position must have an advanced knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis as well as research and biometric interpretation.

_ Preference will be given to applicants with:_

An advanced education in natural resources, biology, or health
Knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis
Knowledge of sexagekill models, spatial capturerecapture models, and integrated population models
Fluency in MS Office Suite, R, and Survey 12
Please describe your experience with ecological study design and statistics.
Please summarize your skills and experience with database design/development and management. Give examples of software used, analysis conducted, and reports generated.
Provide examples of specific programs you have written (specify languages). Describe their basic function.

_INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED_
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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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Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive
forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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Voluntary Deferred Compensation

Save additional pretax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
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