Biologist II

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• Purchase and maintain monitoring equipment.

• Implement quality management procedures.

• Conduct water, sediment and biological monitoring.

• Manage and analyze data.

• Develop new methodologies.

• Review permits.

• Assist in reporting to address State and Federal water quality program needs. 

• Assist in the development and implementation of biological assessment methods and criteria for estuarine and marine waters, and coastal wetlands.

• Create and update communication materials and provide program information and outcomes to partners and the public.

• Supervise technical staff.

• Advanced degree focused on marine biology or ecology, biological or chemical oceanography, or related field.
• Knowledge of biological and ecological principles particularly as related to estuarine and marine habitats. 
• Experience supervising technical staff and overseeing field staff and project implementation.
• Ability to work as part of a team, with flexibility to shift focus as needed to accomplish program goals.
• Experience conducting water, sediment and/or biological monitoring aboard small boats on exposed coastal waters.
• Ability to keep organized and detailed records.
• Ability to manage and interpret multiple and large data sets.
• Experience with statistical analyses and data visualizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively through technical writing, scientific presentations, and public outreach events.
• Ability to develop and implement work plans and quality management documentation.
• Active SCUBA certification with scientific diving experience.
• A passion for environmental work and collaborating with staff and partners to protect Maine’s tidal waters.

•  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 annually. 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 ($12,213.60 -$14,369.04 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 ($365.28 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes at least 14.06% 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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