Office Specialist I

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The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking to fill an Office Specialist I position out of the Augusta office.

DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

OFFICE SPECIALIST I

Opening Date : October 23, 2025

Closing Date : 12 : 01 AM November 06, 2025

Location : Augusta

Position Number : 01812-0334

Class Code : 6546

Grade : 16 (Administrative)

Salary : $18.76 - $27.03 Per Hour

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION : This is office and administrative support work. The successful applicant will be a collaborative member of a small team of people whose primary responsibility is :

• Performing complex varied office support tasks working directly with agents in person, on the phone, through the internet and by mail.
• Providing oral and written information explaining various licensing and registration requirements in accordance with office standards.
• To learn and know State of Maine laws that pertain to licensing and registrations.
• Providing phone and technical support to the Department's licensing and registration agents.
• Posting agent payments, making agent account adjustments, issuing / mailing inventory, and reconciling agent accounts.

The successful candidate should have extensive experience in the use of computers and various computer applications.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Julia Hussey at (207) 287-3995 or by e-mail at julia.hussey@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a proficient knowledge of modern office practices to perform advanced administrative support tasks requiring specialized skills, and 2) the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make determinations on varied matters. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of : Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, Office Associate I and Office Associate II.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in cash handling and working with the public both in person and on the phone.

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 :

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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