Marine Resource Specialist I
DEPARTMENT
OF MARINE RESOURCES
State House Station #21, Augusta, ME 04333
JOB VACANCY POSTING
MARINE RESOURCE SPECIALIST I
Class Code – 9361
OPENING DATE: January 11, 2012 CLOSING DATE: January 26, 2012
SALARY – PAY RANGE: 17 $14.13 - $18.72/hr POSITION TYPE: Permanent Full Time(includes 5.50% stipend)
Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 14.94% of pay
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.21 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution (employee pays nothing): $363.77 biweekly
Level 2: 95% State Contribution (employee pays 5%): $345.58 biweekly
Level 3: 90% State Contribution (employee pays 10%): $327.39 biweekly
Level 4: 85% State Contribution (employee pays 15%): $309.20 biweekly
**The level of the actual value of state paid Health Insurance will be based on the employee’s wage rate and status with regard to the health credit premium program as of July 1, 2010.
POSITION LOCATION: Lamoine POSITION NUMBER: 07200-2434
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Division of Public Health is seeking a motivated, independent individual to fill a vacant Marine Resource Specialist I position in Lamoine. This is technical service to assist Marine Resources Scientists in the classification of shellfish harvesting areas in the eastern half of the coast according to the State of Maine Regulations, the National Shellfish Sanitation Program, and the Food and Drug Administration. Specific duties include collection of seawater, stream and shellfish samples from the Penobscot River to the Maine/Canadian border by boat or truck; shoreline surveys to identify pollution sources which involve door to door interviewing of homeowners; computer data entry; data compilation and analysis; and report writing. Other duties include assisting with lab testing and associated lab duties in a microbiology lab, general office and vehicle related duties. Work is performed under general supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) years experience and/or education in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants interested in this position must submit a State of Maine Direct Hire Application to: Thomas Cotnoir, Personnel Specialist, NRSC – SHS #155, Augusta, ME 04333. Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of this posting. Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the State’s website at http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm or by contacting the Natural Resource Service Center at 287-2214.
THE STATE OF MAINE IS
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
