marine resource management coordinator

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The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants to fill a limited period Marine Resource Management Coordinator position in the Commissioner's office. This position will report to the External Affairs Policy Coordinator and is based in Augusta with regular time in Boothbay Harbor.

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES

MARINE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Opening Date: October 15, 2025

Closing Date: 12:01 AM October 29, 2025

Location: Augusta/West Boothbay Harbor

Position Number:

Position Type: Limited Period

Class Code: 6412

Grade: 30 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $64, $90,896.00 Per Year

-LIMITED PERIOD-

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a new policy position created to support the Department of Marine Resources' work on fisheries and protected resources management, primarily related to North Atlantic right whales. The position will support the External Affairs Policy Coordinator and the Director of External Affairs in the development of statewide policies and programs, while working closely with staff in the Division of Marine Mammal Research. Focuses for this position include investigating and developing possible dynamic management options for Maine's lobster fishery, supporting federal permitting efforts as needed, supporting the Department's participation on the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team, facilitating meetings with Maine's fishing industry, developing policy positions in response to fishery management actions, and liaising with Department scientific staff. This position will also work to support rulemaking and program coordination to maintain Maine's marine resources and the industries that depend on them. The position will interact with the commercial fishing industry, as well as counterparts in other states, or with federal agencies. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Applicants with experience in fisheries management, marine policy, knowledge of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act and experience or familiarity with federal permitting are strongly preferred. Knowledge and understanding of Maine's fishing laws and communities is also preferred. A successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to review, analyze and synthesize complicated documents and polished written communication skills.

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Hiring Manager, Erin Wilkinson, at:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating technical expertise in marine resource and aquaculture program management or development and implementation of complex marine resource focused conservation projects.

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