Ocean Career: Maine Department of Marine Resources Marine Resource Specialist

Technical Services And Scientific Job

This is a technical services and scientific job that requires field and office skills relevant to public health and the environment in support of the Maine Shellfish Sanitation Program.

Field work involves:

• Collecting seawater, stream, and shellfish samples and environmental data from the New Hampshire border to western Penobscot Bay by boat or truck
• Providing field and lab support in a back-up capacity to DMR's Marine Biotoxin Monitoring Program
• Participating in shoreline surveys of homes and businesses to identify sources of coastal pollution
• Serving as crew or operator aboard the Water Quality Program's fleet of small boats (will apply to qualified applicants who meet DMR requirements)

Field work is conducted year-round in variable weather and can involve walking over steep or uneven terrain. Program needs will dictate the actual amount of time spent in the field.

Office work includes:

• Data entry
• Basic statistical analysis of water quality data
• Technical report writing in compliance with National Shellfish Sanitation Program standards.
• Working with the Shellfish Growing Area Program Supervisor to promulgate shellfish harvest closures in waters where poor water quality and/or pollution sources are found to exist.

Flexibility in scheduling is mandatory as weekend, holiday and after-hours work will be necessary depending on the season and activity. Work is performed under general supervision.

Minimum qualifications:

Four (4) years' experience and/or education in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience operating and trailering small boats
• Experience using Geographic Information Systems
• Knowledge of environmental and/or marine science

Salary: $36,857.60–$48,838.40

Closing date:
November 15, 2023