Conservation Aide - Seasonal - 5953 (35 Weeks)

Fort Kent , Maine , United States | Forestry | Full-time

Apply by: May 13, 2024

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CONSERVATION AIDE

Opening Date:April 26, 2024Closing Date:May 13, 2024

Location:Fort Kent/MadawaskaPosition #:01715-5953

Position Type:Seasonal Full Time - 35 WeeksClass Code:9455

Grade/Salary: Grade 06 - $16.13 - $18.12/Hour*

*(This includes the 7.5% Salary Adjustment)

The Maine Forest Service Forest Health and Monitoring (FHM) Division has a current vacancy for a 35-week seasonal Conservation Aide in the Fort Kent or Madawaska area. The actual location is flexible.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:The position will perform outdoor tasks related to field data collection on an annualized forest inventory survey. Work will include measuring and recording a variety of data on forested and non-forest inventory plots. Work is performed under immediate supervision.

The following tasks are typical duties of this position:

• Measure and record a variety of data on forested and non-forested inventory plots in a confidential manner to be entered into a statistical database. Specific plot locations, ownership, and land activity information will not be shared with any other party/individual.

• Perform field work under a variety of adverse conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.

• Walk several miles per day when required over varied terrain with up to a 35 lbs. backpack containing all the necessary data collecting equipment.

• Travel and stay overnight a week at a time anywhere in the State. This type of travel will likely average 8 times during the season.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge and/or experience in conservation work and/or a high school diploma or equivalent.

Preference will be given to those withone year of training and/or experience in a natural resource-related field. A year of High School coursework related to this field will be accepted as one year of training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Within the first twelve months of employment, the selected candidate must receive training in forest inventory/health field procedures for collecting data and must take and pass a written and practical field test meeting quality control and assurance standards to become certified by the US Forest Service.

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Driver's License.

HOW TO APPLY:Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct HireApplication, along with a Cover Letter,and detailedResumeat: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#acf

Direct Hire Applicationforms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml

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.

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 ($ 10,523.28 -$ 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 leaveis 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 aboutadditional 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.

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