Resilience Director – Public Service Manager III – 6862 – LIMITED PERIOD – Current State Employees Only Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Resilience Director

• Public Service Manager III
• 6862
• LIMITED PERIOD
• Current State Employees Only
  Augusta , Maine , United States | Maine Office of Community Affairs | Full-time Apply by: March 10, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply
  Resilience Director
• Public Service Manager III
• State Resilience Office
  Current State Employees Only

Opening Date:

February 24, 2025

Closing Date:

March 10, 2025

Location:

AugustaPosition #:01510-6862

Position Type:

Limited Period/Full TimeClass Code:

MA34

Grade/Salary:

Grade 34 (Confidential)

• $ 84,697.60
• $120,265.

60 Per Year Are you an experienced leader who is looking to make a direct impact towards improving Maine’s resilience efforts? This role offers a unique opportunity to improve Maine’s resilience to flooding, storm events and other natural hazards through planning, technical assistance, and financial support in collaboration with tribal governments and state agencies, municipalities, regional councils and other stakeholders.

BRIEF AGENCY DESCRIPTION

The new State Resilience Office is established within the Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA). MOCA is a new standalone State office that partners with Maine communities to strengthen planning and implementation at the local level. The State Resilience Office will provide leadership and coordination of state resilience policies and activities, including leading the implementation of activities of a major $69 millionclimate resilience grant (https://www.maine.gov/future/climate/resiliencegrant) , funded through the NOAA Climate Resilience Regional Challenge. Over the next five years, Maine will implement three integrated climate resilience-building strategies that advance the recommendations outlined inMaine Won’t Wait (https://www.maine.gov/climateplan/sites/maine.gov.climateplan/files/2024-11/MWW_2024_Book_112124.pdf) .

Strategies include:

build enduring community resilience, reduce climate impacts through nature-based solutions and investments in green infrastructure, and strengthen the resilience of working waterfronts.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

As the Resilience Director, you will manage the state’s NOAA climate resilience grant award, including leading efforts to work with grant partners, and complying with grant reporting requirements. The successful candidate will manage a dedicated staff of professional personnel and administer the affairs of the Resilience Office. You will lead the development and implementation of resilience policies and programs across the state as well as be an integral part of coordination with stakeholders and cross-agency departments. This position is the advises State Government officials on matters of climate resilience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Excellent communication and organizational skills. Strong management background. Demonstrated experience and leadership in climate resilience. At least four years of professional work experience in resilience. The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies: Ability to navigate complex organizations, develop trust with senior leaders and staff, and build relationships among diverse groups of colleagues and stakeholders Experience with federal grant management Expertise in climate impacts, resilience planning, technical assistance and inter-agency collaboration Graduate-level training in planning, public policy, hazard mitigation, or related field

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the “APPLY” button below along with uploading a Cover Letter, and current 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 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. 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.

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 ($11,196.96
• 13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium 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 ($358.08 annual value). Retirement Plan
• The State of Maine contributes 18.09% 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 leaveis 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 aboutadditional 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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