Conservation Aide - Seasonal - 5951 (35 Weeks)

Location: Portland,Maine,United States

CONSERVATION AIDE

Opening Date:

July 24, 2024

Closing Date:

August 07, 2024

Location:

Portland Area

Position #:

01715-5951

Position Type:

Seasonal Full Time - 35 Weeks

Class Code:

9455

Grade/Salary:

Grade 06 - $16.13 - $19.41 Per Hour*
*(This includes the 7.5% Salary Adjustment)

The Maine Forest Service Forest Health and Monitoring (FHM) Division has a current vacancy for a 35-week seasonal Conservation Aide in the Portland area. The actual location is flexible.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The position will perform outdoor tasks related to field data collection on an annualized forest inventory survey. Work will include measuring and recording a variety of data on forested and non-forest inventory plots. Work is performed under immediate supervision.

The following tasks are typical of this position: 

• Measure and record a variety of data on forested and non-forested inventory plots in a confidential manner to be entered into a statistical database. Specific plot locations, ownership, and land activity will not be shared with any other party/individual.
• Perform field work under a variety of adverse conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
• Walk several miles per day when required over varied terrain with up to a 35 lbs. backpack containing all the necessary data collecting equipment.
• Travel and stay overnight a week at a time anywhere in the State. This type of travel will likely average 8 times during the field season.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and/or experience in conservation work and/or a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preference will be given to those with one (1) year of training and/or experience in a natural resource-related field. A year of High School coursework related to this field will be accepted as one year of training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Within the first twelve months of employment, the selected candidate must receive training in forest inventory/health field procedures for collecting data and must take and pass a written and practical field test meeting quality control and assurance standards to become certified by the US Forest Service. 

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Driver's License.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter, and 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. 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 ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the

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