Office Specialist Anticipated

Position: Office Specialist I - 2471 (Anticipated Vacancy)
Location: Sidney

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State..The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is seeking an applicant for an Office Specialist I position out of Sidney, Maine.

DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFEOFFICE SPECIALIST I-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-Opening Date:
June 16, 2026

Closing Date:
End of the day June 30, 2026

Location:

Sidney Position Number:
Position Type:
Permanent Full Time/Year-Round Class Code: 6546

Grade: 16 (Administrative)
Salary: $18.76 - $27.03 Per Hour Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter , and detailed Resume.

BRIEF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is the single office support position for the Maine Warden Service Division B Headquarters, located in Sidney. The duties of this position are advanced office administrative support work performing confidential, complex, varied office support tasks often requiring established skill sets which include a solid knowledge of modern office practices, Bureau of Warden Service systems and office equipment necessary to perform divergent clerical functions.

This position acts as the liaison between field Wardens and the information they need to perform their work in areas of the state that have connectivity issues. Work is also performed outside of the office at various training and incident related events in which knowledge of Warden Service operations is critical. Dispatching staff on occasion, to various complaints relating to fish and wildlife related issues, recreational vehicle incidents, and search and rescue related operations.

Additionally, this position is responsible for tracking and compiling all Maine Criminal Justice Academy mandatory and non-mandatory training records for the Bureau of Warden Service and is responsible for tracking all Operation Game Thief complaints and other OGT administrative tasks as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 14.11% 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.

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