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The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants with strong scientific skills to fill a Marine Resource Scientist III position in the Marine Mammal Research Division/Bureau of Marine Science located at the West Boothbay Harbor Laboratory.

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES

MARINE RESOURCE SCIENTIST III

Opening Date:

November 14, 2025

Closing Date:

End of the day on December 08, 2025

Location:

West Boothbay Harbor

Position Number:

07200-2682

Class Code:

9364

Grade:

29 (Supervisory)

Salary:

$69,992.00 - $99,049.60 Per Year*


(This includes a 5.5% Salary Adjustment)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is the lead for the archival passive acoustics monitoring (PAM) program within the Division of Marine Mammal Research. The position will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of high priority PAM research that will support and expand on current programs, as well as feed directly into management and modeling initiatives. Additionally, tasks include overseeing two project leads within the program and providing guidance for the larger team working on passive acoustic data analysis and related projects. Currently, a large focus of the work is on the endangered North Atlantic right whale, including understanding their distribution and habitat use along Maine's coast and how the resulting overlap with fixed gear fisheries impacts both right whale conservation and management of the fishery. This position will have the opportunity to represent DMR at state, regional, and federal meetings and working groups as appointed. The position will lead and support partners in collaborative research projects, including pursuing external funding opportunities that align with DMR's priorities. The position will provide recommendations, scientific analyses, and input to the policy group at DMR on large whale conservation, fishery management, offshore wind development, and other related issues as needed. Finally, the position will work across programmatic lines within the DMR to foster collaboration and maximize DMR's strengths. Applicants should be able to demonstrate knowledge of large whale acoustics and biology and have experience analyzing and modeling a diversity of data streams.

For questions specific to the position,

please contact Erin Summers at: Erin.L.Summers@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced education, training, or experience in a scientific, technical, or engineering field with coursework or demonstrated experience in the field of marine resource research and management or another related field; and experience working in a supervisory capacity.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience working collaboratively with the fishing industry, as well as managing a team of scientists. A successful candidate should demonstrate strong supervisory, analytical, project design, and report writing skills. Experience in Microsoft Access, R, and GIS are preferred but not required.

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 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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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

- 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 ($365.28 annual value).

Retirement Plan

- The State of Maine contributes

14.11% of pay

to 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 leave

is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child--including fathers and adoptive parents--receive

forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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 about

additional wellness benefits

for 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.


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