Planning & Research Associate I - 0094 (Augusta)

PLANNING & RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I

(BUREAU OF PARKS & LANDS)

Opening Date: April 22, 2025 Closing Date: May 06, 2025 Location: Augusta Position #: 01740-0094 Position Type: Full Time Class Code: 0039 Grade/Salary: Grade 20 - $20.68 - $28.88 Per Hour

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry’s, Bureau of Parks and Lands, is recruiting for a Planning and Research Associate I in Augusta.

BRIEF AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the Bureau of Parks and Lands is to manage state-owned lands for a sustained yield of multiple use natural resource values and public recreation. The Submerged Lands Program provides management of state-owned submerged lands which requires a balance between the protection of public trust rights and the private use of submerged lands.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will perform significant administrative and research work in support of the Submerged Lands Program. Responsibilities will include researching, identifying, and inventorying structures such as docks, piers, submarine cables and marinas on submerged lands; and developing and maintaining this information in a computerized database.

The position reviews and processes applications for structures to occupy submerged lands, writing public notices, preparing easements and lease documents, and communicates verbally and in writing with agents and the public. This position requires strong customer service skills, as it involves interactions with the public, local municipalities, state and federal partners.

Position will utilize a variety of desktop products and software in identifying, documenting, analyzing, and mapping submerged lands data, including extensive databases, invoice reporting, scanning and management of records, and geo-spatial tools.

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Hiring Manager, John Noll, at: John.Noll@maine.gov or (207) 287-4919.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A six (6) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing a knowledge of the principles of research and planning.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Combination of education, training, and/or experience providing knowledge in permitting, land use planning and regulation
• Knowledge or experience in natural resource issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of real estate fundamentals
• Knowledge of public trust rights and coastal issues
• Experience with Access Database Software, Microsoft Access Suite Applications. GIS software experience is helpful
• The successful candidate must be detail oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills
  
  

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 can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter, a detailed Resume, before 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.

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