Office Associate II - Old Town - 5673

Ability to answer phone calls from the members of the public and stakeholders, answer questions about basic agency information, and direct callers to Forest Rangers for further intervention and education. Work with the regional ranger to organize and log office supplies and provide BPC staff with printer/computer/copier support.

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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, is currently recruiting to fill an Office Associate II position in Old Town.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

OFFICE ASSOCIATE II

Opening Date: September 14, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day September 28, 2026

Location: Old Town

Position Number: 01715-5673

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 6542

Grade: 13 (Administrative)

Salary: $17.73 - $25.53 Per Hour*

*(This includes a 2.5 % Salary Adjustment)

Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, a detailed Resume*, and 3 professional references.

*For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position provides administrative and in-office support for the staff and members of the Forest Protection Division. These responsibilities require solid knowledge of modern office practices and the operation of office equipment necessary to perform diverse clerical functions. An interest in and understanding of wildfire management and natural resource conservation law enforcement programs will be helpful in this role. Responsibilities require independent judgment on established work assignments, priorities, and schedules.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Procurement contracts and navigating the state purchasing processes
• Ability to answer phone calls from the members of the public and stakeholders, answer questions about basic agency information, and direct callers to Forest Rangers for further intervention and education.
• Ability to write and issue open burn permits to members of the public. Stay current and understand, discuss, and explain rules and regulations regarding open burning.
• Create and use varied correspondence formats and compose standard business communications and reports.
• Process wildland fire reports and payroll within procurement guidelines. Collect and process regional wildland fire staff documentation and interact with the agency's Mobilization Coordinator.
• Coordinate and support workshops, trainings, and orientation sessions with Forest Protection staff.
• Navigate and help update Forest Protection's wildland fire plan on an annual basis.
• Review program materials to detect errors and irregularities and take appropriate action to resolve them in accordance with established procedures to ensure they are factual and accurate.
• Exercise good judgment in appraising work situations and making decisions/recommendations to effectively address problems.
• Work with the regional ranger to organize and log office supplies and provide BPC staff with printer/computer/copier support.
• Document and track agency town warden appointments, resignations, and updated contact information, interacting with the state office for up-to-date listings.
• Other tasks as appropriate and directed.
• Processing of charge card receipts for all of the central region staff

For questions specific to the position, please contact Ben Goodwin, at: Ben.Goodwin@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex, varied office support tasks, and 2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, and Office Associate I.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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