Office Associate II - Adult Community Corrections, Region , Lewiston, ME

Office Associate II – Adult Community Corrections, Region 2, Lewiston, ME.

Grade 13: $36,878.40 - $53,102.40 (rate includes 2.50% Salary Adjustment). Job Class Code: . Open:
July 10, 2026. Close:
July 24, 2026.

Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the “Maine Model of Corrections”, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice‑involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training.

We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for the right person to support us with a professional attitude and well‑developed integrity and ethics, to join us in our mission, “Making our Communities Safer by Reducing Harm through Supportive Intervention, Empowering Change, and Restoring Lives”. The following opening exists within Adult Community Corrections, Region 2, Lewiston, ME.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• The ability to multitask.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to understand and communicate difficult or complex matters.
• Ability to use discretion with sensitive matters and material.
• A comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Perform data‑entry with accuracy.
• Use applicable computer programs.
• Review documents and examine for completeness.
• Maintain computerized and/or manual information.
• Post and transfer numbers from set data.
• Prepare worksheets and perform data entry.
• Process standard mail transactions.
• Operate modern standard office equipment.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

• 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.

• None

• Apply Online.
• Complete the online application and answer its Supplemental Questions.
• Provide a Resume and Cover Letter.
• Pass a background check with fingerprinting.
• Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of statutory crime victim rights and/or Criminal Justice system.
• A Microsoft Excel and Word skills test will be given after the interview, with a 30‑minute time limit. The testing process will consist of compiling survey results and preparing the data in a number of presentation formats, such as Excel Charts and Microsoft Publisher pamphlets, as well as distributing mass mailings using mail merge.
• This position is able to work remotely one day per week.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 19.63% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – 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 employer for this federal program.
• Living Resources Program – Employee assistance program.
• Parental leave—four weeks of fully paid parental leave; additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre‑tax funds for retirement in a Maine Saves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Additional wellness benefits accessible through the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.