IF&W Resource Technician - Ten (10) Positions - Seasonal - Limited Period

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DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

IF&W RESOURCE TECHNICIAN

TEN (10) POSITIONS

-LIMITED PERIOD - SEASONAL

Opening Date: February 10, 2026

Closing Date: End of day February 26, 2026

Location: Locations include Gray, Sidney, and Bangor. The exact position will be determined once the successful applicants have been identified.

Position Numbers: 200024742, 200024824, 200024825, 200024826, 200024827, 200024828, 200024829, 200024864, 200024865, and 200024866

Position Type: Seasonal - Limited Period

Class Code: 9385

Grade: 21 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $21.54 - $30.14 Per Hour

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: These are seasonal limited period positions based within the Wildlife Division that will work from one of our various Regional Headquarters around the state. This is professional services and scientific work at the technician level, involving field work to support management of the State’s wildlife resources by protecting, preserving, and enhancing Maine’s natural resources statewide. This position will assist various Departmental Staff, other State Agencies, and the public to provide technical assistance for the resolution of human-wildlife conflict and wildlife disease surveillance. Work is performed under general supervision, includes occasional night and weekend work, and may be performed outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to) the following tasks:

• Assists resource biologists, game wardens with the resolution of human-wildlife conflict, wildlife damage management, and disease surveillance.   
• Conducts necessary sampling or tests and gathers information in accordance with Department policies through on-site field studies and/or surveys to record data.
• Interprets, explains, and promotes agency management programs, plans, and policies to inform other resource agencies, various interest groups, and partner organizations.
• Uses computer systems such as hardware, software applications, various databases and emerging technology to record, process, and report data. 
• Selects the necessary equipment needed to perform field work, surveys, samplings, and biological investigations
• Performs routine upkeep, repair, and maintenance of various vehicles, equipment, and gear

For questions related to the position, please contact the Hiring Manager, Robert Cordes, at: [email protected]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in a natural sciences field and six months of biological related experience. Comparable work experience may be substituted for education requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to candidates that successfully demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to working respectfully and collaboratively as part of a team dedicated to responsible management of Maine’s wildlife.
• Experience resolving human-wildlife conflicts and use of damage management techniques.
• Experience responding to sick, injured, or diseased wildlife.

Supplemental Questions: In addition to filling out the standard application form, you must address each of the following items to aid in applicant screening and selection.  

1. Summarize your knowledge and experience resolving human-wildlife conflicts and practicing wildlife damage management.

2. Summarize your knowledge and experience handling sick, injured, orphaned or diseased wildlife.

3. Briefly describe your experience operating and maintaining wildlife capture equipment and handling equipment.

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. 

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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