Regional Office Director (Public Service Executive I) – 0051 – Presque Isle (Anticipated Vacancy) Position Available In Aroostook, Maine

Regional Office Director (Public Service Executive I)

• 0051
• Presque Isle (Anticipated Vacancy) Presque Isle , Maine , United States | Management/Supervisory | Full-time | Partially remote Apply by: July 14, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply

REGIONAL OFFICE DIRECTOR

(PUBLIC

SERVICE EXECUTIVE I

)

• ANTICIPATED VACANCY

•

Opening Date:

June 24, 2025

Closing Date:

July 14, 2025

Location:

Presque IslePosition #:08330-0051

Position Type:

Full TimeClass Code:

EA32

Grade/Salary:

Grade 32 (Confidential)

• $77,896.00
• $110,073.

60 Per Year The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) maintains office directors in each of its regional offices. The State is now recruiting for one of these vacancies for the Northern Maine Regional Office in Presque Isle.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Regional Office Director plans, directs, and oversees DEP programs at the regional level to ensure that statewide goals are met consistent with regional needs and the agency’s mission and priorities. The director ensures that regional offices are structured and managed in a manner that maximizes DEP’s ability to meet its goals and ensures that policies are implemented at the point of service delivery. The director advocates within the ranks of DEP’s senior managers for policy modifications based on conditions they observe in their region and serves as a liaison to local community leaders. This is an executive position reporting directly to the Commissioner. There will be some remote work opportunities with this position that follow the DEP Telework Policy and after management approval. The tasks associated with this position include, but are not limited to: + Ensuring that State law, agency guidance and procedures, and administration initiatives are implemented in the region consistent with senior management directions. + Providing a senior management level point of contact for businesses, legislators, organizations, and individuals to resolve concerns and maintain effective relationships. + Coordinating with distant supervisors and program managers to oversee day-to-day activities of regional staff. + Representing DEP in regional meetings, stakeholder groups, or projects. + Managing resources to maintain physical facilities and ensure adequate support for regional staff. For more information on the specifics of this position, please contact Melanie Loyzim at: Melanie.

Loyzim@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A twelve (12) year combination of education, training, and/or professional level experience in environmental science or policy. Preference will be given to candidates withdemonstrated experience applying Maine’s environmental laws and regulations, supervising employees, facilitating stakeholder groups, and resolving complaints.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the “APPLY” button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a 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 a detailed 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 confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days per calendar year. + 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. 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.