Senior Planner Position Available In Kennebec, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: The Senior Planner position at the Department of Public Safety - Office of the State Fire Marshall in Augusta, Maine, requires managing ongoing assessments of fire burden and service policy, leading legislative development, and maintaining fire data systems. The role demands a Bachelor's Degree, four years of related experience, and skills in governmental planning, communication, and collaboration. The annual salary ranges from $54,412.80-$76,315.20.
Job Description
Senior Planner Augusta , Maine , United States | Administrative & Office Support | Full-time | Partially remote Apply by: June 6, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply Department of Public Safety – Office of the
State Fire MarshallJob Class Code:
0603
Grade:
25/
Professional & Technical Salary:
$54,412.80-$76,315.20/
Annually Location:
Statewide, Augusta Headquarters Opening Date:
May 22, 2025
Closing Date:
June 6, 2025 The primary purpose of the Senior Planner position manage an ongoing assessment of Maine’s fire burden and fire service policy by conducing detail analysis and research on specific fire burden issues and fire service policy using State Fire Marshal’s Office, other public and private section data.
Primary responsibilities include:
+ Also leads the development legislative, policy and rulemaking activities. + Develops resources, internal and external relations, ranks and prioritized research and public education efforts and makes public presentations. + Responsible for the maintenance of the statewide fire data collection system, MEFIRS. + May assist with projects and planning tasks assigned by the Fire Marshal. + State-wide travel and occasional out of state travel. + Work is performed under limited supervision.
Skills or knowledge required:
+ Knowledge of the principles, practices, methodologies and objectives of governmental planning + Knowledge of the structure and functions of state, regional and local government + Ability to evaluate governmental planning problems and recommend solutions + Ability to plan, oversee and evaluate the work of associate planners + Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing + Ability to form and sustain long-term and productive collaborative relationships inside and outside of State government.
Minimum qualifications:
A Bachelors Degree in assigned area and four (4) years of related work experience. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Fire Marshal Shawn Esler 207-441-9958 Shawn.esler@maine.gov
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the “Apply for this opening” button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application. 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 require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018. Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date. Benefits of working for the
State of Maine:
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, 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%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 – $12,514.32 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. + Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 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) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees. State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note:
Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. 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. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
