Seafood Technologist - Scarborough - 2281 (Anticipated Vacancy)

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Key Responsibilities

This is technical services work involving the provision of field consulting services to certified shellfish dealers in the State. Responsibilities include advising on seafood safety, public health,

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This is technical services work involving the provision of field consulting services to certified shellfish dealers in the State. Responsibilities include advising on seafood safety,

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The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking well qualified applicants to fill a Seafood Technologist position in the Bureau of Public Health located in Scarborough.

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

*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.

Responsibilities

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→Knowledge of the seafood processing industry including applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and standards
→Knowledge of biology, bacteriology, microbiology, marine biology, and related sciences
→Knowledge of basic statistics including sampling techniques, food technology as it applies to seafood processing plants, state and federal seafood safety and quality assurance programs
→Ability to identify and document infractions of laws, rules, and or regulations
→Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with industry members.

What We Offer

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✓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 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.