Marine Resource Specialist - 2747 - West Boothbay Harbor (Limited Period)

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State..DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCESMARINE RESOURCE SPECIALIST-LIMITED PERIOD-Opening Date: November 02, 2026Closing Date: End of the day November 17, 2026Location: West Boothbay HarborPosition Number: 07200-2747Position Type: Limited PeriodClass Code: 9359Grade: 21 (Professional/Technical Unit)Salary: $23.75 - $33.23 Per Hour**(This includes a 5.5% Salary Adjustment)Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire Application along with a Cover Letter, and detailed Resume**For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants for a limited period Marine Resource Specialist position in the Division of Marine Mammal Research located at the West Boothbay Harbor facility.BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is hiring a Marine Resource Specialist to work within the Survey Program in the Division of Marine Mammal Research. The position will assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing visual surveys to detect endangered North Atlantic right whales and other marine species in the Gulf of Maine. Tasks will include conducting aerial and vessel-based surveys as a marine mammal observer and working with teams of DMR scientists and contractors to collect observational data on marine species the Gulf of Maine. This position will be responsible for data quality assessment / quality control (QA/QC), maintaining & preparing field equipment for surveys, and maintaining the survey photo database. This position will assist with the production of deliverables by the program including daily, monthly and annual reports, scientific publications, media publications, and educational materials for a range of audiences. Additionally, this position may work across programmatic lines to participate in projects for other programs within the Division of Marine Mammal Research and the Bureau of Marine Science. This position is performed under limited supervision and will work independently and as part of a team.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of Mysticetus LLC. for use in data collection or other survey data collection programs is preferred.
• Experience as a marine mammal observer, or aerial or vessel platforms, or general aviation and/or vessel-based experience is preferred.
• Experience with photo-identification of individual North Atlantic right whales.
• Northwest Atlantic marine species identification, and/or North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium Sightings or Photographic Databases is also preferred.
• Knowledge of the coast of Maine and Maine-based fisheries in also preferred.

The successful candidate should be comfortable at sea and able to conduct research activities in a variety of weather conditions. This position prefers candidates with experience in coding languages (R, Python, C++, MATLAB, or GIS) and/or a willingness to learn coding and mapping software. This position requires excellent communication skills, keen observational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. For questions specific to the position, please contact Paul Nagelkirk at:paul.nagelkirk@maine.govMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Intermediate education, training, and/or experience in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data including coursework or demonstrated experience in natural resource science, management, technology, laboratory, or field work.Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.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 wellbe