Marine Resource Scientist I - 2398 - West Boothbay Harbor (Anticipated Vacancy)

Location: Boothbay Harbor,Maine,United States

MARINE RESOURCE SCIENTIST I

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date:

June 20, 2025

Closing Date:

 July 11, 2025

Location:

West Boothbay Harbor

Position #:

07200-2398

Position Type:

Full Time 

Class Code:

9362

Grade/Salary:

Grade 24 - $54,537.60 - $76,460.80 Per Year*
*(This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)

The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants with strong database experience and effective communication skills to fill a Marine Resource Scientist I position in the Biological Monitoring & Assessment Division/ Bureau of Marine Science located at the West Boothbay Harbor laboratory. 

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for monitoring dealer and harvester licenses, contacting harvesters and dealers with new reporting requirements, training dealers and harvesters with mandatory reporting requirements, rejecting and correcting incomplete reports, assisting with report writing, assisting with landings data analysis, and completing data audits. This position will also be responsible for outreach with licensed dealers, will train dealers to report electronically and will help enforce mandatory reporting requirements. This position will help monitor the elver and sea urchin swipe card program and in-season quota checks. The position will assist with training harvesters or dealers wishing to use the new Maine LEEDS (Licensing Enforcement and Environmental Data System) and VESL reporting applications to submit their mandatory reports. 

Travel throughout the Maine coastal area is required. Additionally, this position may work collaboratively with other programs in the Bureau of Marine Science to aid other projects as needed.  

For questions specific to the position, please contact Les White at: Lessie.L.White@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Entry level education, training, or experience in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline with demonstrated experience in the field of marine resource research and management or another related field.

Preference will be given to those applicants with extensive experience in database design, maintenance and advanced querying techniques (Access, R, SQL preferred but not limited) and spatial analysis. Additional qualities must include strong interpersonal and communication skills, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

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 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.

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 annually. 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