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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. Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management - Maine Emergency Management Agency Job Class Code: 6370 Grade: 33 - (Supervisory) Salary - $78,062.40 - 110,385.60 - Annually Location: Augusta, ME Opening Date: January 14, 2026                       Closing Date: January 29, 2026 ** Critical Job Opportunity ** The Maine State Dam Safety Program urgently needs your expertise to oversee and ensure the safety of all dams under State regulation. The Maine State Dam Safety Program requires the expertise and knowledge of a licensed professional engineer. This position develops and oversees the implementation per the Maine Revised Statute Title 37B, Chapter 24 . As required by law, work would involve inspecting all dams under State regulation to assess their risk level. To lessen the effects of a dam failure and to protect life and property, this includes reviewing the design and construction of both new and renovated dams. It also involves helping dam owners create emergency action plans (EAPs). This position supervises the performance and training of the Assistant Engineer, and work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Operations and Response Division Director. Extensive statewide travel is required, but the reward is knowing that your work directly impacts the safety of our community. Why this role matters... In this pivotal position, you'll play a crucial role in assessing the risk levels of dams, reviewing design and construction, and creating emergency action plans. Your work will directly contribute to preventing potential dam failures and protecting the well-being of our community. Minimum qualifications: Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Maine and experience in the inspection and design of dams. Skills, abilities, or knowledge required: Your knowledge of civil engineering, structural analysis, hydrology, and more will be put to the test. Strong communication skills are vital for technical writing, public engagement, and collaborating with legislative authorities. Supervisory and management skills are crucial, as you'll oversee subordinate staff. Budgeting knowledge and the ability to manage a statewide dam inspection program are essential.  Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conducting inspections and hazard assessments of dams and reservoirs across the State. Ensuring structural safety inspections of significant and high-hazard dams. Producing detailed inspection reports and serving as a technical expert. Applying for grants and budgeting for program resources. Collaborating with various stakeholders to manage all dams effectively. Providing support in dam safety guidance and emergency response. Providing oversight to the Assistant Dam Inspector. While no two days are the same, in this role, you could expect to: Perform field work, review, assessments, estimates of breach flows, and predict a negative impact on life and property. Perform structural safety inspections on all significant and high-hazard dams. Produce detailed reports on each dam inspected. Serve as a technical expert on the condition of dams inspected. Implement and comply with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices such as AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security, and confidentiality policies, and employee safety. Provide interstate support in dam safety guidance and emergency response in the event of dam failures or emergency situations through the principles of the Incident Command System. Contact information: Questions about this position should be directed to Director of Operations and Response Steven Mallory at 207-624-4400 or at Steven.Mallory@Maine.gov 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 ($11,196.96 - $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 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% 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. 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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