Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office Associate II

Opening Date:
June 9, 2026

Closing Date:
June 23, 2026

Job Class Code: 6542

Grade: 13 (Admin Svcs)

Salary: $17.73 - $25.53 per hour*

This is inclusive of a 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend

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This recruitment is being conducted for a vacancy located in Bangor.

This position will provide supportive services by performing varied clerical and administrative tasks within the DHHS District Office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting/screening individuals coming into the office and asking questions to determine needs and referring to appropriate employee, unit or office for services;
• Receiving, routing and transferring all incoming calls and documenting all walk in traffic on the electronic walk-in log;
• Troubleshooting equipment and advising others requesting technical assistance;
• Scheduling conference rooms and interview rooms;
• Issuing and tracking visitor access badges;
• Processing outgoing and incoming mail;
• Inventorying and restocking office supplies and equipment;
• Training employees providing coverage for the reception area;
• Other tasks, as assigned, which fall within the classification.

To qualify for this position, you must have training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates
1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex, varied office support tasks, and
2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of:
Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, and Office Associate I.

The background of well-qualified candidate will demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Skilled in the use of standard workplace equipment and applications (MS Word, EXCEL, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.).

• Prior experience performing a broad range of administrative duties.

• Prior experience working with customer service which involves direct face-to-face contact with clients.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

District Operations is a statewide unit within the DHHS Division of Facilities Management that coordinates facilities operations, performs diverse administrative functions and provides clerical support services to the Department.

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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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 ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of…