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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">BIOLOGIST II</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
<b>Opening Date: </b></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none">October 5, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Closing Date:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none">End of day October 25, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Location:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none">Augusta<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Position Number:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">08300-1931</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Position Type:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none">Full Time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Class Code:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none">
9352<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Grade:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none">25 (Supervisory Services)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Salary:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none">$63,286.50 - $89,377.91 Per Year*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none">*(This includes a 5.5% Salary Adjustment)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#002060">This position can also be seen
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#000066">at:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#000066"><a href="https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Executive/job/Augusta-Maine/Biologist-II_R26-04148">https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Executive/job/Augusta-Maine/Biologist-II_R26-04148</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
<b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: </span>
</b>This position will characterize, assess, protect and restore Maine’s estuarine and marine waters in the Marine Unit of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water Quality Management. This position provides a leadership role in monitoring
and research that supports the Marine Environmental Monitoring Program (Title 38, Section 410-F).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Purchase and maintain monitoring equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Implement quality management procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Conduct water, sediment and biological monitoring.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Manage and analyze data.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Develop new methodologies.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Review permits.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Assist in reporting to address State and Federal water quality program needs. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Assist in the development and implementation of biological assessment methods and criteria for estuarine and marine waters, and coastal wetlands.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Create and update communication materials and provide program information and outcomes to partners and the public.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Supervise technical staff.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">The position requires extended in-state, seasonal
travel and work time on small boats.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
<b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">For more information,</span></b> contact Angela Brewer at (207)592-2352 or at
<a href="mailto:angela.d.brewer@maine.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0875E1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Angela.D.Brewer@maine.gov</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none">
A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- three (3) years’ experience in laboratory or field research of fish and wildlife including experience in a supervisory capacity. Directly related work experience may be substituted
for education on a year-for-year basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Preference will be given to applicants</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none">
<b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">with the following skills or experience:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Advanced degree focused on marine biology or ecology, biological or chemical oceanography, or related field.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Knowledge of biological and ecological principles particularly as related to estuarine and marine habitats. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Experience supervising technical staff and overseeing field staff and project implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Ability to work as part of a team, with flexibility to shift focus as needed to accomplish program goals.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Experience conducting water, sediment and/or biological monitoring aboard small boats on exposed coastal waters.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Ability to keep organized and detailed records.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Ability to manage and interpret multiple and large data sets.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Experience with statistical analyses and data visualizations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Ability to communicate effectively through technical writing, scientific presentations, and public outreach events.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Ability to develop and implement work plans and quality management documentation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Active SCUBA certification with scientific diving experience.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo11;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">A passion for environmental work and collaborating with staff and partners to protect Maine’s tidal waters.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">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><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none"> </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#494949;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Work-Life Balance </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">– Rest is essential. Take
time for yourself using <b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">13 paid holidays</span></b>, <b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">12 days of sick leave</span></b>, and <b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">3+
weeks of vacation leave</span></b> annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Health Insurance Coverage</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">– The State of
Maine pays <b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">85%-100%</span></b> of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 -$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/som-health-plan/premium-rates" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0875E1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">premium
costs</span></a> for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Health Insurance Premium Credit</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> – Participation
decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0875E1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">program
requirements</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Dental Insurance</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">– The State of Maine pays
100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value). <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Retirement Plan</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">– The State of Maine contributes at
least <b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">14.06% of pay</span></b> to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the
<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">employee. </span><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Gym Membership Reimbursement</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">– Improve overall
health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">–
Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">–
The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">program. For more information, visit the</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0875E1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Federal
Student Aid office</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Living Resources Program </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">– Navigate challenging
work and life situations with our employee assistance program.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Parental leave
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive
<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">parents—receive <b>forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave</b></span>. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555555;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0875E1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Family
and Medical Leave Act</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;mso-ligatures:none">Voluntary Deferred Compensation</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">– Save additional
pre-tax funds for retirement in <span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">
a MaineSaves 457(b)</span> account through payroll deductions. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#494949;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Learn about <b><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">additional wellness benefits</span></b> for State employees from the <a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0875E1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Office
of Employee Health and Wellness</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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