Senior Technician - Mapper (25-114)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $57,529.94 - $80,775.86 per year (Salary Schedule) 

*Salary includes a 2.25% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Property Office

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-0416   

Opening Date: May 23, 2025

Closing Date: June 9, 2025

Job Description:  

The Senior Technician - Mapper position entails technical, and complex Right-of-Way determination and plan development functions relating to determining Existing Condition and proposed Final Right-of-Way and condemnation documentation for Project Development projects.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Performing existing right-of-way research, boundary research, deed and plan interpretation, Working with and interpreting ground survey and topographic data,
• Reviewing Property Owner Reports and review of State, county, and municipal records to produce existing conditions plans, and
•  Performing the design and layout of a variety of property rights to be acquired by condemnation or deed for transportation projects in developing the Final right-of-way plans.

This position requires knowledge and skills in boundary survey mathematics, CADD plan development, and property research. This position also requires working with project managers, legal office, surveyors, designers, right-of-way and property professionals to meet the changing needs and project schedules.

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 extensiv