DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

State House Station #41, Augusta, ME 04333 * Office located at 284 State Street

JOB VACANCY

Game Warden Corporal

(Game Warden Landowner Relations Specialist)

Class Code: 9352

Agency Promotional Only

POSTING DATE:  January 25, 2022 EXPIRES:  February 7, 2022

PAY GRADE:  22   $52,332.80 - $69,680.00/yr                          POSITION TYPE:  Permanent Full Time

                        (*includes .85 Market Salary Adjustment)

 POSITION NUMBER:  01840-1041                                            DIVISION/BUREAU:  Warden Service

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:  This position will promote the Landowner Relations Program through education, outreach, and enforcement to preserve Maine's tradition of outdoor recreation on private land; having the authority to act on behalf of the commissioner and command staff to create, foster, and maintain cooperation between Maine landowners and Maine's recreational land users. This is a specialized position administering a statewide program and serving as the primary coordinating point of service for the program.  This position will continue to perform investigative and protective services work involving the enforcement of Maine State laws, fish and wildlife conservation laws and rules, regulations, and other laws within the jurisdiction of the Maine Warden Service.  Position will be assigned a fixed duty location at a headquarters or substation based on operational needs. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Active game warden with three (3) years’ experience

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants interested in this position must submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire application @ Natural Resources Service Center (maine.gov).  If unable to apply online, Direct hire application forms can be obtained by contacting the Natural Resource Service Center at 624-6370 or by accessing the NRSC website at http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml.

Hiring Process: The hiring process will consist of an interview in front of a hiring panel.  Interested candidates shall submit a detailed strategic plan outlining how they would implement primary job functions into a successful program.  This plan will be considered by hiring panel in addition to past performance and results of the promotional interview.

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 Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 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 ($350.40 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 16% of payto 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 four weeks 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 benefitsfor State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

 Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.