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Are you an experienced professional looking to increase housing production in Maine? This role offers a unique opportunity to support Maine’s housing production efforts through planning, technical assistance, and financial support in collaboration with state agencies, municipalities, regional councils and other stakeholders.
MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR II
COMMUNITY HOUSING COORDINATOR - HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-
Opening Date: July 08, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day July 29, 2026
Location: Augusta
Position Number: 13600-0175
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round
Class Code: CA30
Grade: 30 (Confidential)
Salary: $71,843.20 - $101,587.20 Per Year
Interested candidates will need to submit a Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, and detailed Resume.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs has a full-time Community Housing Coordinator opportunity. The Housing Opportunity Program encourages and supports the development of additional housing units in Maine, including housing units that are affordable to low- and moderate-income people and housing units targeted to community workforce housing needs. The program and this full-time position are in Augusta, and remote work options are available subject to management approval. Work is performed under limited supervision.
This professional services position works with Maine’s communities to increase housing at the local level. In this role, you will provide guidance and policy direction to municipalities about housing, as well as manage municipal and regional grants that advance implementation of Maine's housing and land use planning laws, translating statewide priorities into on-the-ground outcomes. You will also contribute to the development of land use policies and guidance that informs decision-making at the state and legislative levels.
This position will be required to prepare and provide guidance and policy direction to municipalities; develop working relationships with housing professionals and planners; administer grant programs; administer a statewide housing data collection program; and develop technical assistance resources for municipalities. This position must be familiar, if not expert, in researching an assigned area and developing and implementing recommendations for use by municipal officials, executive department, legislature or line agencies.
Key Tasks:
- Provide guidance and policy direction to municipalities and service providers related to housing development and land use planning
- Develop and design model ordinances and technical assistance resources for communities
- Write and present reports to summarize research, present findings and recommendations
- Design and administer grant programs for municipalities and service providers to help communities with housing planning and implementation
- Administer a statewide housing data collection program
For questions specific to the position, please contact Hilary Gove at: Hilary.Gove@maine.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight years of experience and/or education demonstrating expertise in housing development, local government, planning, community development, law or related field.
Preference will be given to those who demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methodologies and objectives of housing planning
- Knowledge of the structure and functions of state, regional and local government
- Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the Federal Fair Housing Act; Maine Human Rights Act; and Growth Management Act
- Knowledge of real estate, property values, financing, and building codes
- Knowledge of state and federal housing and community development programs
- Ability to organize and implement a public information and advocacy program
- Ability to administer grant programs
- Knowledge of planning programs in other state agencies
- Ability to evaluate housing planning problems and recommend solutions
- Experience in a consulting environment
- Ability to communicate and write clearly and effectively
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including nonprofits, educational institutions, municipalities, and community organizations.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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 annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days per calendar year.
- Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 18.91% 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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