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<p class="MsoNormal">BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Aquatic Toxicology Unit is seeking an individual to join DEP’s team dedicated to monitoring and assessing toxic chemicals in Maine’s aquatic resources. The Aquatic Toxicology Unit focuses on fish, water, and
sediment samples and coordinates with other DEP staff, the Maine Center of Disease Control and Prevention, and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. This individual will share in overall program operations including field work to collect samples,
working with labs, evaluating data quality, entering data, querying data, analyzing data, and communicating results. The individual will use advanced computer skills to modernize and improve recording data in the field, check data quality, create maps, analyze
sampling results, and analyze spatial data. Also, the individual will provide technical support, review permits, help to write reports and journal articles, and improve websites.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Tom Danielson at (207) 441-7430 or thomas.j.danielson@maine.gov.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience. Equivalent experience may be
substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Preference will be given to candidates with the following:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• Knowledge of fish, other aquatic life, water quality, and aquatic ecology.
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<p class="MsoNormal">• Knowledge of toxic chemicals, such as PFAS, PCBs, mercury, and emerging contaminants.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• Excellent computer, database, and analytical skills, such as querying databases and programming R code.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• Strong experience with GIS, creating maps, analyzing spatial data, and designing apps for collecting data in the field.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• Ability to interpret laboratory results.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• Strong writing skills, including writing reports and journal articles.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, including giving presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to details.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• Experience collecting fish, water, and sediment samples following sampling protocols and data quality control objectives.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">• Use of paddle and motorized watercraft.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in"><em><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">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:</span></b></em><em><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555;font-style:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></b></em></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Work-Life Balance </span></strong><span style="color:#555555">– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">13 paid holidays</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">12 days of sick leave</span></strong>, and <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">3+ weeks of vacation
leave</span></strong> annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Health Insurance Coverage</span></strong><span style="color:#555555">– The State of Maine pays <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">85%-100%</span></strong> of
employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the </span><a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/som-health-plan/premium-rates">premium costs</a><span style="color:#555555"> for you and your
family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Health Insurance Premium Credit</span></strong><span style="color:#555555"> – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee
Health and Wellness for more information about </span><a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit">program requirements</a><span style="color:#555555">. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Dental Insurance</span></strong><span style="color:#555555">– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Retirement Plan</span></strong><span style="color:#555555">– The State of Maine contributes <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">13.41% of
pay</span></strong> to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Gym Membership Reimbursement</span></strong><span style="color:#555555">– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset
this expense. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</span></strong><span style="color:#555555">– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health
care expenses and/or daycare expenses. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness</span></strong><span style="color:#555555">– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For
more information, visit the </span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service">Federal Student Aid office</a><span style="color:#555555">. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Living Resources Program </span></strong><span style="color:#555555">– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Parental leave
</span></strong><span style="color:#555555">is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">forty-two
(42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave</span></strong>. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the </span><a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal">Family
and Medical Leave Act</a><span style="color:#555555">. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#555555">Voluntary Deferred Compensation</span></strong><span style="color:#555555">– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through
payroll deductions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#555555">Learn about <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">additional wellness benefits</span></strong> for State employees from the </span><a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/">Office of
Employee Health and Wellness</a><span style="color:#555555">. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#383F44"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt"><span style="color:#383F44"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt"><span style="color:#383F44">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><span style="color:#383F44">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><span style="color:#383F44">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><i><span style="color:#383F44"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><i><span style="color:#383F44">Thinking about applying?</span></i></b><span style="color:#383F44"><br>
Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how
your lived experience and passion set you apart.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Alex Wong (he/his/him)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nonpoint Source Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/grants/319.html">Maine Department of Environmental Protection</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">17 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">207-694-9533 (cell)<o:p></o:p></p>
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