Grant Specialist

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Maine

DOT (Department of Transportation)

Salary
: $47,174.40 - $65,832.00 (per year) (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau
:
Finance & Administration - Contract Procurement Office

Location
:
Augusta, ME

Opening Date
:
February 9, 2025

Closing Date:
February 24, 2026

Job Description:

These positions report to the Contract Procurement Office (CPO) which serves as the contracting resource for non-construction contracts for Maine

DOT. These positions will develop, negotiate, process, administer and monitor contracts, grants, as well as municipal and cooperative agreements including payable, receivable, and non-monetary agreements. Work includes providing information and guidance, coordinating, and conferring with contract administrators as well as outside resources in the delivery of services and assisting in the evaluation of provider performance.

These positions will take a lead role in providing support and training on Maine

DOT systems and will be responsible for ensuring that all State and Federal contracting requirements regarding procurement and administration are satisfied. These positions will also be responsible for the entry of contract & agreement information into State and Maine

DOT systems and resolving any invoice related issues. The incumbents must be well organized, detail focused, accurate, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and enjoy being part of a team.

Preference will be given to candidates with procurement experience that includes contract development, consultant/vendor communications, RFP/RFQ development and analysis, negotiations, and meeting facilitation. Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and strong math skills are necessary.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in contract or grant administration.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

For general questions or for Current Maine

DOT employees in the Transportation Worker series who wish to be considered for a transfer and must complete and submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form indicating your interest please contact:
Maine Department of Transportation, Attn:
Human Resources, 24 Child Street, Augusta, Maine 04330. Telephone:  Email: jobs.

DOT

Why join our team?

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
  , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• 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 costs for 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 ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package,…