Senior Technician - Property Office (25-103)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $57,532.80 - $80,766.40 per year (Salary Schedule) 

*Salary includes a 2.25% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Property Office

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-1484

-Agency Only-     

Opening Date: April 25, 2025

Closing Date: May 9, 2025

Job Description:  

This position serves as a member of the MaineDOT Property Office based out of the headquarters building in Augusta, Maine. 

Primary responsibilities include managing the MaineDOT CORS network by working with Trimble PIVOT software, installing GNSS reference stations for the Maine CORS network throughout the state, and maintaining those reference stations. 

Secondary responsibilities include assisting with setting permanent survey control, performing topographic surveys, assisting in field collection of terrestrial, mobile, and airborne sources of lidar data, and assisting in UAS/USV survey field work. Additional responsibilities include research and acquisition of public and civil records and maintenance and calibration of sophisticated survey equipment. Work requires the ability to use complex electronic survey equipment and related software and computer skills to process survey data. Work also requires extensive knowledge of GNSS systems and maintenance of GNSS real-time networks. 

Preference will be given to those with prior CORS network experience.

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

Eight (8) years of experience in engineering -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and four (4) years of engineering experience -OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and six (6) years of experience in engineering.  

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 13.29% 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, c