Office Specialist I - Augusta - 2427

Are you a professional looking for meaningful work that helps protect Maine’s coast and support its communities? Do you thrive on keeping things organized, running smoothly, and making sure no detail slips through the cracks? If you're ready to join a dedicated team and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Opening Date: July 31, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day August 14, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number:

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 6546

Grade: 16 (Administrative)

Salary: $18.76 - $27.03 Per Hour

The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Office Specialist I to support the Bureau of Policy & Management and the Commissioner’s Office in Augusta. This central role keeps daily operations running smoothly and ensures staff, leadership, and visitors have what they need to succeed. The position requires maturity, discretion, and strong communication skills, along with independent judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage priorities and resolve challenges.

• Serving as a reliable point of contact, responsible for answering questions, solving problems, and connecting people with resources.
• Managing administrative tasks such as correspondence, meeting agendas/minutes, reports, requests for information, scheduling, and office management.
• Using a P-Card to make and track Bureau purchases, processing invoices, and supporting Finance functions.
• Providing backup administrative support to the Commissioner’s Office.
• Supporting other administrative processes across DMR as assigned.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Charlene Beringer at:
Charlene.

L.Beringer

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates
1) competency in applying a proficient knowledge of modern office practices to perform advanced administrative support tasks requiring specialized skills, and
2) the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make determinations on varied matters. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of:
Office Assistant I , Office Assistant II , Office Associate I and Office Associate II .

Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Microsoft Forms.

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 overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 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 14.06% 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…