Program Manager Employment

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Department of Labor - Bureau of Employment Services

Job Class Code: 0784

Grade: 26 (Supervisory)

Salary: $59, $84,468.80

Location: Augusta

Opening Date : November 13, 2025

Closing Date: December 1, 2025

The Maine Department of Labor is now hiring for a Program Manager, Employment and Training to provide program oversight of the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG).

This is professional services work of a managerial nature in planning, developing, implementing, and assessing the success of statewide employment and training services for veterans. Responsibilities include recommending program design, policies and procedures in compliance with laws, regulations and guidance, negotiating annual performance standards, monitoring quality and outcomes of services, establishing continuous improvement measures, providing technical assistance on veteran service requirements, and building collaborative relationships with veteran partner organizations and agencies.

This position is based at the Department of Labor's Employment Services' central office in Augusta, Maine. Frequent in-state and occasional out-of-state travel will be required and reimbursed according to state policies at the time of travel.

The successful candidate must successfully complete an online-virtual or in-person training through the National Veterans Training Institute in Dallas, Texas within six months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that are essential for success in the position:

The successful candidate will have effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to facilitate group discussions with diverse partners, and ability to assemble, analyze and present information to small and large groups. They will demonstrate solid teamwork skills, strong analytic skills, the ability to exercise independent judgment and work under strict timelines.

If you have education and managerial experience in these areas and are self-directed, well-organized, goal-oriented, able to adjust to changing demands in the workplace, this is your opportunity to join a team of hardworking professionals invested in making a difference in the lives of veterans.

Minimum qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience demonstrating progressively responsible experience in developing and administering employment and training programs.

In addition, federal funding requirements require the successful candidate be a qualified service-connected disabled veteran, a qualified eligible veteran, or other qualified eligible persons as defined by Title 38, USC, Chapter 41 Section 4104.c .

The successful candidate must successfully complete an online-virtual or in-person training through the National Veterans Training Institute in Dallas, Texas within six months of employment or when public health conditions allow.

Preference will be given to those applicants demonstrating:

• Grant management,
• Community outreach,
• Leadership/supervision,
• Analytical skills,
• Program and staff monitoring, and
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and virtual platforms.

Contact information:

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Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11, $12,514.32 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 ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

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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