MARINE RESOURCE SCIENTIST I

- AGENCY ONLY -

Opening Date:

May 24, 2024

Closing Date:

June 07, 2024

Location:

Boothbay Harbor

Position #:

07200-2378

Position Type:

Full Time 

Class Code:

9362

Grade/Salary:

Grade 23 - $50,481.60 - $68,099.20/Annually*
*(This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)

THIS RECUITMENT IS ONLY OPEN TO DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES EMPLOYEES.
Only employees of DMR are eligible to apply for this position.

The Department of Marine Resources, Bureau of Marine Science, is seeking motivated, independent individuals to fill a vacant Marine Resource Scientist I position in West Boothbay Harbor.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position assists in leading the Maine/New Hampshire Inshore Trawl survey. The survey operates 5-weeks, twice a year, to assess populations and assemblages of groundfish and crustaceans out to the 100 fathom depth profile. Research is conducted on a 54’ contracted commercial groundfish boat. Up to 120 tows of a specially designed otter trawl are conducted between southern New Hampshire and the Canadian border each spring and fall. Participation on the survey cruise is essential requiring statewide overnight stays for up to 6 days for 5 consecutive weeks. Overnight stays of 1 or 2 nights aboard the vessel may be required as well. Specific duties include planning and coordination of logistical operations of the survey, inventory and purchasing equipment, and data management. Other tasks include participation on the trawl survey as lead scientist, report writing, presentation of research findings, and data analysis. This position will also be responsible for leading the age and growth lab at DMR and will age samples collected during the trawl survey. This position also represents the Department at regional scientific teams like the monkfish plan development team and the NEAMAP technical committee. This is a field intensive position which may require working in adverse weather conditions on a vessel for long periods of time.

Desired skills include:

·Knowledge of survey and sampling methods of fish populations and stock assessments.

·Knowledge and experience processing and ageing otoliths from various fish in the Gulf of Maine.

·Experience in identification of Gulf of Maine fish.

·Experience working long periods at sea and ability to work as a team leader.

·Statistical analysis, as well as project management experience and familiarity with relational database structure and implementation.

·Excellent communication skills.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working alongside fishing industry members and have knowledge of MS Access, SQL, GIS (ArcPro), and statistical software such as R.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline, or equivalent in directly related work experience; and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of marine resource research and management or related field.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants will need to complete and submit this online State of Maine Direct Hire Application by clicking the APPLY button below. You will need to attach a Cover Letter, and detailed Resume.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE: Please mail the application materials listed in the "How to Apply" section to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Direct Hire Application paper forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml 

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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 ($10,528.23-$12,380.40 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 ($350.40 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.41% 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 leave is 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 about additional 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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