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DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES

MARINE RESOURCE SPECIALIST

-LIMITED PERIOD-

The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking a qualified candidate with strong scientific skills to fill a limited period Marine Resource Specialist position located at the West Boothbay Harbor Laboratory.

Opening Date: February 17, 2026

Closing Date: End of day March 13, 2026

Location: West Boothbay Harbor

Position Number: 07200-2701

Position Type: Limited Period

Class Code: 9359

Grade: 21 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $22.72 - $31.80 Per Hour*

*(This includes a 5.5% Salary Adjustment)

*This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases

Interested applicants need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application along with a Cover Letter, and detailed Resume.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is a scientific support position for various research projects which are designed to evaluate the impact of floating offshore wind on marine resources in the Gulf of Maine.

The positon will assist scientists in coordinating and collecting data for various research projects pertaining to answering questions about the impact of Maine's floating offshore wind research array on marine resources. The position will be repsonsible for assisting in coordinating logistics for field and lab work, conducting field and lab work to collect data, operating and maintaining scientific equipment, and entering data into approriate databases. Examples of some of the projects that this position will work on are: a bottom trawl survey, larval/plankton survey, and a highly migratory species tagging project. This position will be required to travel and will potentially stay aboard a vessel overnight during any research project. Work may be conducted in inclement weather and adverse conditions such as rough seas. The specialist may be required to act as a team leader in the field for any of these projects. Between projects the position will be responsible for data entry, purchasing equipment, repairing and maintaining equipment, tracking purchases, processing biological samples, and preparing for each survey. This position may also assist in various ongoing research projects within the department to collect data important to managing Maine's marine resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

• Extensive at sea work experience in a variety of conditions and the ability to work independently under physically challenging conditions
• Strong ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with different timelines
• Ability to use ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, and statistical programs
• Working knowledge of basic mathematical operations and statistical techniques
• Working knowledge of resource assessment survey techniques and sampling protocols
• Knowledge/ability to identify marine organisms common in the Gulf of Maine, with an emphasis on fish and zooplankton species ID

For questions specific to the position, please contact Casey Yanos at: casey.yanos@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.

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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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