Location: Augusta,Maine,United States
RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR
(PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR I)
Opening Date:
October 31, 2024
Closing Date:
December 06, 2024
Location:
Augusta
Position #:
07200-2346
Position Type:
Full Time
Class Code:
CA25
Grade/Salary:
Grade 25 (Confidential) - $59,737.60 - $84,323.20 Per Year*
Are you an experienced accounting professional who is detail oriented and enjoys independent work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Do you possess a high degree of initiative? Do you enjoy working collaboratively utilizing the latest technology? Then we are looking for you!
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Resource Administrator for the Department of Marine Resources, you will act as a primary Federal Aid Coordinator for all grants. Consistent with rules and policies promulgated by the Office of the State Controller and other central control agencies, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing appropriate processes and controls over significant financial resources and any revenue stream at the Department.
This position is primarily responsible for:
- Managing a portion of the grant process from intake to closeout and interacting with a subset of program managers on their grants, including quarterly review of expenditures and obligations, and facilitating timely reporting.
- Regular communication, coordination and collaboration with DMR Resource Administrators performing grants management responsibilities in parallel.
- Capacity building for grants management within the Bureaus.
- Analyzing financial policies and procedures and recommending appropriate modifications.
- Improving efficiency, economy, and control of agency financial operations.
- Maintaining a key role in daily and weekly team workflow including grants invoicing, approvals of invoices, and contracts, and risk management tasks.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES PREFERRED:
- Possess good critical thinking and strong decision-making skills.
- Have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate effectively with their supervisor and team members.
- Possess a basic understanding of accounting practices and controls.
- Be able to work collaboratively with diverse group dynamics.
- Be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Have a mature comprehension of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and be able to interpret and apply associated principles.
While the primary position work location is in Augusta, there may be opportunity for occasional remote work within a structured work plan with management approval.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A five (5) year combination of education and experience in providing leadership to executive management on fiscal, budgetary, and internal control development and implementation. Education must be in the area of finance or public administration at the post-secondary level.
Professional work must include experience in any of the following areas: Financial management, budgetary development, report development and management, internal control policy development, administrative procedures policy development.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.
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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 ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 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 ($358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 18.09% 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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