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.         From: Cotnoir, Thomas J 
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:40 PM
To: DMR
Cc: Beckwith, Amanda; Bilodeau, Gilbert M.; Lettre, Jean; Michaud, Bonnie;
Miner, Marie L; Phillips, Deb; Pierce, Kim; Welch, Carmen; Willette, Ruth
Subject: Job Vacancy Posting - Marine Resource Scientist IV
 
 
.         Attached is a Job Vacancy Posting for a Marine Resource Scientist
IV.  Please post on all bulletin boards.  Supervisors are responsible for
making sure that any of their employees who do not have e-mail are notified
of this posting, this includes seasonal employees. 
 
.         Thanks.    
 
.         Thomas Cotnoir
.         Personnel Specialist
.         207-287-5046 
 
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DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES 
State House Station #21, Augusta, ME 04333
 
JOB VACANCY POSTING
 
Marine Resource Scientist IV
Class Code - 9369
 
Open:  July 12, 2010                 Close:  July 30, 2010
 
             PAY GRADE:  29  ($50,752.00 - $69,513.60/hr *)  (* includes
5.5% salary adjustment)
             Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 14.94% of pay 
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance:  $13.42 biweekly
Value* of State-paid Health Insurance:
     Level 1:  100% State Contribution (employee pays nothing):  $363.77
biweekly
     Level 2:  95% State Contribution (employee pays 5%):    $345.58
biweekly
     Level 3:  90% State Contribution (employee pays 10%):  $327.39 biweekly
     Level 4:  85% State Contribution (employee pays 15%):  $309.20 biweekly
 
*The level of the actual value of state paid Health Insurance will be based
on the employee's wage rate and status with regard to the health credit
premium program as of July 1, 2010.
 
LOCATION:  Hallowell        POSITION TYPE:   Permanent Full-Time
POSITION NUMBER:  07200-2261
The Marine Science IV position within the Bureau of Sea Run Fisheries and
Habitat is expected to assist the Bureau Director by aiding, directing and
coordinating the activities of diadromous fish management and restoration
throughout Maine.  
The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the collection and analyses
of data, research, management, and restoration projects focusing on all
diadromous species and their related ecology. This position will also
recommend fisheries management actions (research, stocking, regulations)
based on analyses of population assessments and other data.  
This position is also expected to coordinate efforts and provide reliable
communications among State and Federal Agencies, Academia and NGO groups as
it relates to diadromous fish restoration.  
This is a supervisory position responsible for coaching and evaluating the
performance of subordinates.  Staff supervision is in substantial part of
the duties. The incumbent will directly manage two Biologist III's and one
Marine Scientist III (and their assigned programs).  Additionally there are
40+/- fulltime, part time and contract staff that work within the Bureau.
The position advises the Bureau Director, Director of External Affairs,
Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner on the development of state,
interstate, and federal management policies, regulations, and legislation.
An understanding of the state's legislative and regulatory process, the
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Federal Endangered
Species Act is highly desirable.  
A key responsibility is to represent the department at interagency,
interstate, and federal meetings in order to provide input on fisheries
activities, management and policy.  Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of
fisheries research, assessment, management practices and policies; knowledge
of fish passage issues and related state and federal policies; demonstrated
experience of teamwork in a large organization; excellent written and oral
communication skills; supervisory experience; experience in grant writing;
collaborative research experience; and the ability to plan, implement, and
evaluate projects.
Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelors Degree in a scientific, technical, or
engineering discipline, or equivalent in directly related work experience
and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of
marine resource research and management which includes supervision and
coordination of research and support functions. Preferences: An advanced
degree in fisheries science and/or policy related fields are highly
desirable. 
Application Process:   Applicants interested in this position must submit a
Direct Hire Application form and send your application: Thomas Cotnoir,
Personnel Specialist, NRSC, 155 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333.
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date of
this posting.  Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing
the State of Maine's website at
<http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm>
http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm or by contacting the
Natural Resource Service Center at 287-2214.
THE STATE OF MAINE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER