Director of GeoLibrary Board - Public Service Coordinator I

Location

Augusta, ME | United States

Job description

MAINE IT

DIRECTOR OF MAINE GEOLIBRARY BOARD - PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR I

Opening Date: March 1, 2024

Closing Date:  March 15, 2024

Job Class Code: CA28

Grade: 28

Salary: $64,272.00 - $87,796.80

Position Number: 015000087

You are a talented application developer that is driven toward success.You are a go-getter, always seeking ways to expand your knowledge, and encourage others to do the same.You enjoy clearing hurdles as you strive for excellence.If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!!

 PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCEMENT 

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support ranging from desktop support for over 13,000 employees to applications that support a wide variety of program areas for the State of Maine.  Through the Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS), OIT supports the Maine Library of Geographic Information (Maine GeoLibrary) in its mission to expand and promote the value of geospatial data for the benefit of Maine's citizens.We are looking for a person to serve as Executive Director to the GeoLibrary Board.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is professional services work of a managerial nature in planning and conducting large projects for the GeoLibrary Board.This position serves as Executive Director to the Board and is expected to fulfill the requests of the Board pertinent to its mission, authorizing statutes, and strategic plan.Although this position will not have permanently assigned subordinate employees, managerial and coordinative responsibilities over consultants, contracted personnel, and committees are central to the purpose of this position. Work is performed under administrative direction, with a wide degree of independence required.

The duties of this position will include managing contacts and relationships with a wide array of geospatial data users, and marketing of GeoLibrary-sponsored projects to government entities, educational institutes, nonprofit organizations, commercial businesses, and public constituents. This position will be expected to provide testimony to the State GIS Manager, the State CIO, the Governor, and the Maine State Legislature on issues relevant to the GeoLibrary Board, and as directed by the Board.This Executive Director will be required to conduct outreach activities to engage the diverse constituency of the Board in supporting and funding large geospatial projects and programs. This position will be expected to manage these projects and programs for the Board and to administer federal and other grants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• To qualify, you must have an eight-year combination of education, training, and/or experience in administration or management of geospatial projects or programs.

Preference will also be given to candidates with any or all the following experience:

• College degree in geography, GIS or remote sensing or related field
• Mapping and analysis with GIS software
• Understanding of geospatial analyses, data needs, and issues
• Management of large mapping/geospatial projects or programs, especially involving orthoimagery, lidar, and/or parcel mapping, and mapping projects in Maine
• Sales or marketing, especially of geospatial data or services
• Regional planning, municipal planning, watershed planning, or similar experience
• Serving as Executive Director or similar staff person to a Board of Directors
• Working with the Maine GeoLibrary Board
• Working with the Maine State Legislature and/or the legislative process
• Working with the State of Maine Executive Branch and/or financials, accounting, and budgeting in the Executive Branch.

The core competencies associated with this position include interpersonal skills, knowledge of the applications and uses of geospatial data, ability to effectively communicate positions to others, and the responsibility and initiative to operate independently.

• The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass the required background checks as a condition of employment.

BENEFITS:

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 using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. 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 ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor 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 ($350.40 annual value). 

• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 18.21%of payto 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 expense. 
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. 

• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 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 to 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. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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