- Agency Promotional Only - Planning & Research Associate II - 0051 (Anticipated Vacancy)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

PLANNING & RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II

-AGENCY PROMOTIONAL ONLY-

Opening Date:

January 23, 2025

Closing Date:

February 07, 2025

Location:

Augusta*

Position #:

01740-0051

Position Type:

Full Time

Class Code:

0040

Grade/Salary:

Grade 23 - $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 Per Year

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

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands, is recruiting to fill the position of a Planning and Research Associate II in Augusta.  

AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the Bureau of Parks and Lands is to manage state-owned lands for a sustained yield of multiple use natural resource values and public recreation. The Submerged Lands Program provides management of state-owned submerged lands which requires a balance between the protection of public trust rights and the private use of submerged lands.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will perform professional planning and research work in support of the Submerged Lands Program. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Researching, analyzing, and inventorying structures on Maine's submerged lands
• Developing, maintaining, and stewarding this information in a computerized database
• Assisting in the development and administration of grant programs
• Training new staff as necessary

The position will participate in the review and processing of proposals for structures on submerged lands; documenting and tracking leases and easements conveyed under this program; development of public notices, findings of fact and decisions issued by the Bureau; and preparation of program leases, easements, and correspondence with other local, state and federal agencies. The position will utilize a variety of desktop products and software in identifying, documenting, analyzing, and mapping submerged lands data.  

Knowledge of Maine’s coastal issues and real-estate fundamentals (deeds, surveys, etc.) is preferred.

For questions specific to the position, please contact John Noll at: john.noll@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.

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following: 

• A combination of education, training, and/or experience providing knowledge in permitting, land use planning and regulation
• Knowledge, or experience, in natural resources and coastal issues
• Knowledge of the public trust doctrine
• Experience with Access database software and GIS

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and detailed 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 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.

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