DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Partial telework available with management approval
-AGENCY ONLY-
Opening Date: November 25, 2024
Closing Date: December 11, 2024
Job Class Code: CA28
Grade: 28
Salary: $66,206.40 - $94,057.60/Annually
Position Number: 004900041
If you want to serve your community, help the public, and make an impact with your next career, the State of Maine wants to hear from you!
The Compliance Division within the Bureau of Human Resources has an exciting new opportunity for a Policy Development Specialist! The Policy Development Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with the State’s compensation and classification system and rules; and will lead the team in developing a comprehensive plan and procedure to review and update job descriptions as required by statute. This position will also serve as a subject matter expert and team member assigned to work with a selected vendor for a comprehensive classification review in 2025, as well as a subject matter expert assigned to work closely with HR partners as we transition to a modern HR system.
While no two days are the same, in this role you can expect to also:
- Review and analyze requests for job classifications, reclassifications, and range reallocation;
- Research and gather, from appropriate public and private entities, comparable classification and compensation data;
- Interview employees, supervisors, and managers to gather information;
- Make determinations and recommendations based on classification and compensation matters;
- Partner with HR and management on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices;
- Testify at hearings and proceedings in support of findings and recommendations.
To be successful, you must …
- Work well independently and with a high degree of discretion in the development and application of classification and compensation studies, market pay studies and civil service matters.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate to Human Resources partners how to comply with the State’s rules, laws and collective bargaining agreements.
- Be able to collect data and conduct studies and analyses of classification and compensations systems, synthesize information from multiple sources, and provide clear results and recommendations.
- Possess a knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis policies and procedures.
- Understand State of Maine Civil Service Laws and Rules
- Possess strong analytical skills and be highly detail oriented.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must demonstrate skills and experience in:
- Effective written and oral communications, and
- Evidence gathering and analysis, and
- Report writing and presenting recommendations
Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with the State’s compensation and classification systems.
Preference will also be given to candidates who submit both a cover letter and a resume.
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 Fit – 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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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