Regional Office Director - Portland, United States - State of Maine

State of Maine

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Portland, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

REGIONAL OFFICE DIRECTOR:

(PUBLIC SERVICE EXECUTIVE I):

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Opening Date:

May 06, 2024

Closing Date:

May 20, 2024

Location:

Portland

Position #:

Position Type:

Full Time

Class Code:

EA32

Grade/Salary:

Grade 32 (Confidential) - $75, $102,752.00/Annually*- Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) maintains office directors in each of its regional offices.

The State is now recruiting for one of these vacancies in Portland._

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services work planning, directing, and overseeing DEP programs at the regional level to ensure that statewide goals are met consistent with regional needs and the agency's mission and priorities.

The director ensures that the regional office is structured and managed in a manner that maximizes DEP's ability to meet its goals and ensures that policies are implemented at the point of service delivery.

The director also advocates within the ranks of DEP's senior managers for policy modifications that appear appropriate given conditions they observe in their region.

The tasks associated with this position primarily include, but are not limited to:

Ensuring that State law, agency and procedures, and administration initiatives are implemented in the region consistent with senior management directions.
Providing a senior management level point of contact to businesses, legislators, municipal officials, organizations, and individuals in order to develop and maintain relationships that result in exceptional customer service for the region.
Directly and indirectly supervising employees.
Representing DEP on the Commissioner's behalf in a wide variety of meetings, stakeholder groups, or projects.
Managing complex, multimedia licensing projects in the region.
Serving as the Commissioner's designee on boards and committees; and
Managing regional office physical facilities, fleet, and other operations critical for DEP's day to day workflow.

Some, but not all, duties may be performed by Telework.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A twelve (12) year combination of education, training, and/or professional level experience in a related field(s) as well as a demonstrated history of experience and success regarding Maine's environmental protection laws, supervising employees, and being the point of contact for a diverse group of individuals outside of one's place of employment.

The core competencies associated with this position include being customer focused and results oriented, demonstrating sound judgement, and communicating effectively.

_ PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,

AND ABILITIES:
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Experience or knowledge of Maine's environmental and administrative laws, rules, procedures, and programs.
Experience mediating conflicts between multiple groups, constituents, and/or staff.
Experience communicating consistently with staff and managers who are not physically in the same office location.
Experience communicating publicly with a variety of audiences including public officials, regulated entities, media, and citizens.
Understanding of the unique natural resources, economy, and culture of the Southern Maine region.

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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