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**SECRETARY SPECIALIST**:
**_ -ANTICIPATED VACANCY-_**:
**Opening Date**:
May 06, 2024

**Closing Date**:
May 20, 2024

**Location**:
Augusta

**Position #**:
08330-0171

**Position Type**:
Permanent Full Time

**Class Code**:
6586

**Grade/Salary**:
Grade 20 (Confidential) - $45,697.60 - $63,190.40/Annually
- The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking to fill a Secretary Specialist vacancy in Augusta._

Representative duties of the position include: Liaise between Commissioner, senior managers, legislators, and both internal and external constituents on key matters; compose, review, and edit correspondence; transmit orders and decisions with explanations as necessary; interpret and implement the policies and decisions of agency management; schedule meetings and events; maintain records of correspondence in accordance with state law and Department policy; maintain building control for staff in four regional offices; and coordinate with reception staff to answer public calls and direct visitors.
- Experience with public relations, dealing with complaints and difficult customers.
- Experience with governmental processes for purchasing, hiring, and travel.
- Experience with building control systems.
- Ability to effectively plan and adjust work operations to meet planned and unexpected changes.
- Ability to compose, review, and edit complex and/or technical business correspondence.
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**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.** 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.
- **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 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.

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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