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Office of Information Technology
Department ofInland Fisheries and WildlifeDevelopment Team
Opening Date: May 22, 2026
Closing Date:June 08, 2026
Grade/ Admin Unit: 27 / Professional/Technical
Job Class Code: 0866
Salary:$71,993.86 - $101,161.81*/Annually (*includes a 23.66% recruitment and retention stipend, and eligible for a 5% training bonus)
Position Number:200024886
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
The Maine Office of Information Technology’s Application Development team is seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst to help build and support software applications for the Department ofInland Fisheries and Wildlifeand other departments. The selected individual will work with a team of other dedicated developers tomaintaintheMOSESsuite of applicationsand to develop new applications where needed.
This position offers the opportunity to work first-hand on the development and maintenance ofITsystemssupporting the State’s natural resources agenciesusing theOracleandMicrosofttechnology stacks.
Hybrid Work Opportunity– The employee in this position currently has the opportunity to work from home as muchas 90% of the timeprovided the work is performed within the State of Maine.Regularly scheduled in-office days are also required 10% of the time.
MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who willrepresent ourC.A.R.E.values in all that they do. At MaineIT we:
This is technical services work involving the development, enhancement, and maintenance of a variety of complex systems. You will help to:
Train system end users, serve as an information resource, develop resource materials, and provide ongoing support.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The ideal candidate possesses the following:
Five years’ experience with Java developing and supporting software applications, websites, web apps, web services, and mobile apps.
Experience in these areas is a plus:
Four (4) years of computer programming experience utilizing higher level languages including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent. A Masters Degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of programming experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Pleasesubmita cover letter along with a current resumeand three (3) professional references.
In order forus to properlydetermineif 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.
Formore information orquestions specific to the position, please contactrecruiting.ggsc@maine.gov
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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 using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave,and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums($11,857.68-$13,950.24annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave.Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
Note: Benefits may varysomewhat accordingto specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There'sa 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. Applicantsdemonstratejob requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
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