Office Associate II Supervisor

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Opening Date:
October 16, 2026 Closing Date:
October 29, 2026 Job Class Code: 6543 Grade: 15 (Admin Svcs) Salary: $19.57 – $28.19 per hour
* * This is inclusive of a 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend Position Number:

Location:

We have a current vacancy in our Rockland office. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

In this position you will report to and perform a broad range of advanced administrative duties in support of the Rockland Office of Child & Family Services. You will supervise other office staff and will be responsible for overseeing the administrative duties of the Rockland office, working with a variety of staff to complete this work. To be successful you will need to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing your daily duties and use discretion in processing confidential information.

• Answering phone calls and directs inquiries and concerns to the Program Administrator and Supervisors from various families, resources, community agencies and constituents.
• Documenting meetings, notes, decisions and providing those to the Program Administrator Supervisors.
• Developing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets and workflow processes regarding critical OCFS processes and projects for the Program Administrator and Supervisors.
• Monitor and answering correspondence and emails for the Program Administrator and office staff.
• Assisting OCFS staff, constituents and consumers with concerns, reports, and compliance requirements.

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.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to timely and efficient customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in the use of Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word and other office technology/equipment.

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 Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 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…