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Contract and Grant Specialist

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$47,174.40–$65,832
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Advertising, Conference Management, Consulting, Contract Analysis, Contract Management, Grant Administration/Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Performance Analysis, Professional Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Service Delivery, State Government
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
30+ days ago
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MaineDOT (Department of Transportation)

Salary: $47,174.40 - $65,832.00 (per year) (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operation -Contracts

Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: May 7, 2026

Closing Date: May 21, 2026

** This posting is Agency Only**

Job Description:

This is professional services work in writing, developing, advertising, awarding, processing administering, interpreting and monitoring contracts and agreements. Work includes meeting with providers, contractors, suppliers and Department employees providing contract process assistance and information, coordinating and conferring with outside and department resources in the delivery of materials, services and work, evaluating provider performance and analyzing and reviewing program practices to propose changes to improve effectiveness. This position will administer contracts through the AASHTOWare (AWP) system.

In addition to Maintenance and Operations duties, this position will assist the Contract Procurement Office (CPO) on consultant contracts, consultant evaluations, railroad agreements, Municipal Partnership Agreements, Purchase Agreements, Requests for Proposals, and other tasks as assigned. Knowledge and experience with MaineDOT's financial, contract management, and electronic filing system is preferred (e.g. TRACS, AMS, TEDOCS, FREE2000, MEPlans, MS Excel, MS Word, Bid Express, BidX. ASHTOWare, Adobe Acrobat). Work is performed under general supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in contract or grant administration.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

*If you require a paper application or for general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

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, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
  • Wellness - We care about you and your family's wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
  • 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 the premium 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 ($358.08 annual value).
  • Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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.

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