Resource Management Coordinator (Information Manager)

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry is recruiting for a Resource Management Coordinator for the Maine Natural Areas Program, a Division of the Bureau of Resource Information and Land Use Planning, in Augusta, Maine.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

(INFORMATION MANAGER)

Opening Date:

April 13, 2026

Closing Date:

End of day May 11, 2026

Location:

Augusta Position Number:

01700-0095

Position Type:

Full Time Class Code:

6411

Grade:

28 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary:

$60,091.20

• $84,177.

60 Per Year Candidates interested in this position need to complete and submit an online Direct Hire Application, along with Cover Letter (which must contain Answers to the Supplemental Questions listed), and a detailed Resume. The MNAP conducts statewide inventory and monitoring to document the location, condition and status of Maine's at-risk species and habitats, ecosystems, and landscape scale areas of statewide ecological significance. The program maintains a comprehensive data management system used primarily for planning and protection efforts. MNAP is part of the national network of Natural Heritage programs (NatureServe) and serves a wide variety of users including federal, state and local agencies, consultants, environmental groups, non-government organizations, private landowners, and the public.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Information Manager has overall responsibility for directing the flow of biological data into and out of multiple manual and computerized data management systems, including but not limited to, Biotics and the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Endangered/Threatened/Special Concern species database. The Information Manager establishes data management policies, procedures and priorities, coordinates and oversees processing and storage of rare species and habitat information and facilitates analysis of biodiversity data. The Information Manager improves data workflow, facilitates staff access to biodiversity data, and maintains the currency and quality of databases and GIS services. The Information Manager is responsible for acquiring, processing, making available, and analyzing data on species, natural communities, and ecosystems in Maine. The Information Manager may oversee interns and is responsible for training them in office-related tasks. For questions specific to the position, please contact Molly Docherty at: molly.docherty@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires background combination of education and/or experience demonstrating technical expertise in natural resource program management or position specific expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with: Knowledge of northeastern flora and fauna, natural communities, and ecosystems. Expertise with GIS, GPS, data management, remote sensing, Biotics, and data analysis. Familiarity with Natural Heritage program methodologies, vegetation sampling, forest inventory, and field survey design. Experience with project management, report writing, and budgets. Graduate degree in Conservation or Wildlife Biology, Botany, Data Science or related field.

ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of principles, ecology, fish, wildlife, and plant biology, and natural community conservation, management, and ecology. Knowledge of field survey methods for at-risk species and habitats, including Natural Heritage methodology, is preferred. Knowledge of design and operation of GIS systems, spatial analysis quality requirements, database management systems, resource analysis and sources of mapped and tabular data, computer operating systems and programming languages, and electronic data processing is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills, and employ them when interacting with diverse audiences. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support division/department goals. Candidates must be able to think creatively, demonstrate initiative, independence, and strong organizational skills.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

The questions below MUST be answered and submitted as part of your Cover Letter. Please keep responses to each question below to a 300-word maximum. 1. Please describe your experience with database management and GIS applications, noting specific software, where used, and for what purpose(s)? 2. Please describe your knowledge of and professional experience with northern New England's flora and fauna. 3. Please describe your experience collecting and maintaining data and information related to field survey and research and implementing field data collection software, such as Field Maps or Survey123, noting specific software, where used, and for what purpose(s)?

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

There will be some remote work opportunities with this position in accordance with DACF Telework Policy and with management approval. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or

STEM OPT

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• 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
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• Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

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