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If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is seeking to fill a seasonal full-time, 43-week State Harness Racing Technician position out of Cumberland. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY STATE HARNESS RACING TECHNICIAN Opening Date: January 21, 2026 Closing Date: End of day February 03, 2026 Location: Cumberland Position Number: 00500-0161 Position Type: Seasonal - 43 Weeks Class Code: 7504 Grade: 13 (Professional/Technical Unit) Salary: $16.38 - $21.84 Per Hour BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of the position is to help with veterinary laboratory diagnosis, testing and related routine medical procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Obtaining blood samples for testing. Helping the Veterinarian during emergency medical procedures. Overseeing and monitoring the collection of urine samples from racehorses and for obtaining test samples from draft animals at pulling events at agricultural fairs. Preparing for shipment and delivering collected samples to designated testing facilities. Transporting and assisting in the setup of on-site testing and other equipment. Delivering paperwork and money to the Augusta office.  Delivering supplies from Augusta to the work site. For more information specific to the position, please contact Miles Greenleaf at: Miles.D.Greenleaf@maine.gov MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) years of experience handling horses, including participation in or familiarization with urine and/or blood sample collection activities. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with equine and bovine animals and knowledge of routine/emergency medical care of large animals. 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 at least 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. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. . If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.

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