Office Associate II - West Boothbay Harbor

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..DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES Bureau of Marine Science Office Associate IIOpening Date:
October 5, 2026

Closing Date:
End of the day October 21,2026

Position Number:
Position Type:
Limited Period - Full Time Class Code: 6542

Grade: 13 (Administrative Services Unit)
Salary: $18.53 - $26.68 Per Hour (This includes a 2.5% Salary Adjustment)
BRIEF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Marine Resources, Bureau of Marine Science, is looking for a dependable, organized Office Associate II to keep our West Boothbay lab running. This position is part of an administrative team that supports a busy, passionate group of science and laboratory staff. The work of this position is critical to supporting the mission of the Bureau.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proven dependability, and a commitment to supporting team success through excellent communications and a collaborative mindset. This position’s ability to adapt and prioritize in a dynamic environment ensures that the administrative side runs smoothly and efficiently.

Just some of the responsibilities of the Position:

Provide reliable administrative and clerical support for operations.

Scheduling, correspondence, document preparation.

Maintain organized records to support operational needs.

Assist with procurement, inventory tracking, and supply management.

Serve as a point of contact for internal and external inquiries.

For questions specific to this position, please contact Melanie Redd d

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.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 at least 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…