Public Service Coordinator I - 1049 - Limited Period (Augusta)

PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR I

Opening Date: February 28, 2025 Closing Date: March 21, 2025 Location: Augusta* Position #: 00500-1049 Position Type: Full Time (Limited Period) Class Code: CA28 Grade/Salary: Grade 28 (Confidential) - $66,206.40 - $94,057.60 Per Year

• The position is located in Augusta and may work according to DACF’s Telework Policy.
  
  

Do you want to make a difference in Maine’s food systems? Do you enjoy providing service and support to Maine’s food, farm, and forest product producers?

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is looking for a highly organized individual to fill the position of Coordinator of the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund (MAFFPIF or the Fund). DACF foresees MAFFPIF becoming its flagship financial assistance and strategic investment program. This is a full-time, limited period position.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for developing and implementing the Fund; conducting rulemaking; coordinating with key stakeholders in advancing policy and legislative priorities; and ensuring that the Fund works in harmony with other State of Maine financial and technical assistance tools and resources.

The position requires analytical, interpretative, evaluative, and constructive thinking to develop and implement the Fund and identify opportunities for investment in agriculture, food, and forest product industries to achieve Division goals on a statewide level. The nature of this work requires the person in this position to develop, review, revise, and implement program policies and procedures; facilitate the Maine Agriculture, Food Systems, and Forest Products Infrastructure Investment Advisory Board; research and identify investment opportunities; secure program funding; develop workplans; collect and analyze program data; draft and present testimony; oversee program reporting; and provide subject matter expertise on training, education, and outreach using previous experience, industry knowledge, and best practices. This position will be the primary DACF staff support for the legislatively defined MAFFPIF advisory board, charged with guiding Fund priorities. As a board facilitator, the person in this position will prepare board agendas, facilitate board discussions, provide ongoing reporting and program updates, and ensure that the board makes data-informed decisions in a timely manner.

This position will be under the direct supervision of the Director of DACF’s Agricultural Resource Division with significant involvement of the Commissioner and the Directors of the Bureaus of Agriculture and Forestry. The position will prepare program report drafts and work to secure additional funding opportunities in alignment with program, Division, Bureau, and Department goals. The position will collaborate with the Department of Economic and Community Development, the Maine Forest Service, and other appropriate agencies and partners to ensure that investment objectives are appropriately utilized.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Michelle Webb at michelle.t.webb@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An eight (8) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing a knowledge of planning and research principles, practices, and techniques.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Familiarity with rulemaking and other governmental processes.
• Experience in applying equity considerations to both procedures and outcomes in the context of policy making, financial assistance, or other relevant fields.
• Knowledge of grant administration processes and inter-organizational coordination, specifically application management, contract management, technical support, stakeholder outreach and communications, monitoring and reporting, and data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of financial and technical assistance programs with the ability to interpret and administer program requirements and prepare project and financial reports in order to write legislation into workable policy.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and steward program outcome data which will inform future funding opportunities.
  
  

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 and 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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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

• 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. Confidential employees receive three (3) days of personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 18.09% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• 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.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• 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.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
  
  

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

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