Marine Resource Specialist - Anticipated

Position: Marine Resource Specialist - Anticipated Vacancy
Location: Boothbay Harbor

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES MARINE RESOURCE SPECIALIST
-ANTICIPATED VACANCY
- Opening Date:

December 17, 2025

Closing Date:

End of day January 05, 2026

Location:

West Boothbay Harbor

Position Number:

Class Code:

9359

Grade:

21 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary:

$22.72 - $31.80 Per Hour*

* This includes a 5.5% Salary Adjustment

BRIEF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will work within multiple programs at the Department to provide field and data collection support. The primary duties are based within the Recreational Fish Program for about half the year and include:

• Conducting phone and statewide dockside interviews of recreational fishing charter vessels.
• Entering associated data, performing database entry and quality assurance checks.
• Preparing annual reports and updating the state directory of fishing charter vessels.

When not working under the direction of the Recreational Fish Program, this position will support monitoring and assessment efforts in other programs, including the scallop and lobster programs. Depending on program needs, representative duties may include:

• Interviewing commercial scallop harvesters during the fishing season.
• Participating in onboard vessel work during contracted dredge surveys of scallop harvest areas.
• Performing suction sampling as a SCUBA diver for the fall/winter Lobster Settlement Survey.
• Assisting with additional field surveys (e.g., Larval Lobster Survey) and laboratory projects within the Bureau of Marine Science.

This position has a substantial field component and requires travel throughout the State year-round. This role also requires the ability to make interview calls outside of typical working hours. Some remote work may be available with supervisory approval.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

• Ability to communicate clearly. This includes the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with industry members.
• Strong technical writing and database management skills.
• Ability to work and prioritize tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to work on occasion outside a typical 9-5 schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Intermediate education, training, and/or experience in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data including coursework or demonstrated experience in natural resource science, management, technology, laboratory, or field work.

Preference will go to candidates with:

• Experience working with commercial or recreational fisheries, or that hold a SCUBA certification with a documented history of drysuit diving.

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Contact Information:

Please contact Robert Russell at  or Robert.

Russell for questions specific to the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status, or genetics.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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