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State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Director, Public and Community Services Division - PSMIII (24-96) in Augusta, Maine
Director, Public and Community Services Division - PSMIII (24-96)
Augusta , Maine , United States | Planning | Full-time
Apply by: July 19, 2024
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Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $86,049.60 - $117,270.40 per year (Salary Schedule (https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/bhrsalary/jobs.pl?pagenum=4&pagereq=\ActSal\Sal_Spec_Tab_03_Exec.asp?Spec_No=47&Grade=35) )
Office/Bureau: Planning
Location: Augusta, ME
Position Number: 02500-0020
Opening Date: July 3, 2024
Closing Date: July 19, 2024
Job Description:
This position serves two roles 1) the Director of the Public and Community Services Division and 2) the Assistant Bureau Director.
This position, working closely the Director of Freight and Business Logistics, The Bureau Director, many stakeholders and the front office, directs activities focused on:
• Development of key overarching Planning Documents,
• Public Outreach for planning activities
• General outreach to Communities,
• Assessment of Community needs and integration of them into MaineDOT programs,
• Community training and technical assistance,
• Site specific planning studies under the Village and Planning Partnership Initiatives.
• Transit planning and transit operations
• MPO and complex project scoping
This position also serves as the Assistant Bureau Director, acting in the Director's absence. Specifically, this position has been assigned the following tasks:
Manage the Division's staffing, workloads, and performance.
Keep the Bureau Director and Front Office updated on internal and external developments potentially affecting our work.
Coordinate and update long-range transportation planning documents for the department.
Oversee the development of Planning and Village Partnership Initiative studies.
Continue to promote active outreach and collaboration with Maine's Municipalities, Counties, Native American Tribes and other key stakeholders through the Regional Planners and the Maine local Roads Center. Look for and implement synergies between the Local Road Center and the Regional Planners.
Continue to assess the needs of Maine Communities through the Local Roads Center and Regional Planners. Look for opportunities to alter MaineDOT programs to meet those needs.
Work to reestablish, expand and modernize the Working with MaineDOT, a guide for municipal officials.
Support RIO in the development of applications for special federal funding on an as needed basis.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
A ten (10) year combination of education, training and/or experience in transportation planning or related field to include at least two (2) years of managerial experience.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.
*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov
Why join our team?
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 , 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 ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of XX% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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