Chief Operations Officer - (25-140) Anticipated Acting Capacity Vacancy - Agency Only

Location: Augusta, ME 04330, USA,None,None

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $113,214.40 - $160,680.00 (per year) (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Executive Office

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-2039     

Opening Date: August 4, 2025

Closing Date: August 11, 2025

****This position is open to current MaineDOT employees only***

Job Description:  

This position’s focus is the efficient execution and integration of MaineDOT’s operations. Reporting to the COO will be the Bureau of Maintenance and Operations, the Bureau of Finance and Administration, the Human Resources Office, and the Results and Information Office. The COO will be the executive point person on maintenance and operations including the Maine State Ferry Service, Work Plan development, cash flow projections and tracking, review of state budget submittals, Information Technology planning and development, the dashboard and performance measurement. It will be supporting the Director of Finance and Administration in developing integrated and strategic fiscal management protocols across all funding sources. This position is part of a 4 - person executive team and reports directly to the Commissioner of Transportation.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

Licensed Maine Professional Engineer, 15 Years of experience in professional engineering in the transportation industry, and progressive, documented management experience. 

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

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 Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and a