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The Maine Department of Marine Resources is seeking a full-time Marine Resource Specialist in the Bureau of Marine Science, Biological Monitoring and Assessment Division.

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES

MARINE RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Opening Date: March 20, 2026

Closing Date: End of day April 02, 2026

Location: West Boothbay Harbor

Position Number: 00300-0430

Position Type: Full-Time

Class Code: 9359

Grade: 21 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $22.72 - $31.80 Per Hour*

*(This includes a 5.5% Salary Adjustment)

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 is a field and technical position based out of Boothbay Harbor and will be responsible for field work coast-wide in the scallop and lobster programs as well as data entry, data management, and maintenance of field and lab equipment.

This position supports scallop and lobster monitoring programs. Specific duties include participating in, and sometimes leading, scallop dredge surveys, assisting with data entry and management for these surveys, conducting phone interviews with fleet members, and conducting data collection on commercial fishing boats for the lobster At-Sea Sampling Program and Ventless Trap Survey with associated data entry and data checking from those trips.

The focus of this position for about five months per year will be on the scallop program and the remaining seven months per year in the lobster program with overlap between programs throughout the year. The Specialist will conduct 6-8 independent at-sea sampling trips per month during the peak lobster field season (May-Nov). From early winter to spring (Dec-April) the position will assist with scallop surveys, and complete limited lobster sampling trips. Travel in-state is expected and costs including time, per-diem and lodging will be covered directly or reimbursed.

The position will support research to inform the management of lobster, scallops, urchin, and groundfish as time allows. This position may include SCUBA diving if applicable. This position will be responsible for the data transfer and maintenance of field computers and may include general data analysis. The position requires interacting with commercial fishers and the public. Work is performed under general supervision.

While not conducting field work, the employee is expected to work in the Boothbay office, with the option for remote work three days a week. Field work will occur during weekends. The position is eligible for overtime if required to complete the field work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Intermediate education, training, and/or experience in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data including coursework or demonstrated experience in natural resource science, management, technology, laboratory, or field work.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience with the commercial fishing industry; familiarity with MS Access, ArcGIS and R; comfort with computer hardware and relational databases are desirable. Additional qualities must include strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills; and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with high attention to detail.

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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