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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $$71,843.20 - $101,587.20 (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Government Affairs and Constituent Services

Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: June 18, 2026

Closing Date: July 2, 2026

Job Description:

The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and highly organized professional to serve as Manager of Legislative Services and Communications. This position will play a key role in advancing MaineDOT's policy and public engagement objectives by supporting the department's legislative affairs and communications efforts.

Working closely with the Director of Government Affairs and the Director of Communications, the Manager will coordinate legislative tracking and analysis, support policy development, facilitate intergovernmental relations, and assist in executing communication strategies to inform and engage the public, stakeholders, and elected officials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and tracking state and federal legislation and policy developments affecting MaineDOT.
• Assist in drafting and presenting legislative testimony, and other official correspondence.
• Serve alongside the Director of Government Affairs as a liaison between MaineDOT and legislative staff, legislators, government agencies, and advocacy organizations.
• Assist the Director of Government Affairs in preparing and coordinating legislative presentations and briefings.
• Support the development of MaineDOT's legislative agenda and priorities.

Communications

• Collaborate with the Director of Communications to develop and disseminate clear, accurate, and timely information to the public and media.
• Assist with drafting press releases, social media content, fact sheets, and other communication materials.
• Support internal communications initiatives, including staff newsletters and executive messaging.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication projects that align with legislative initiatives or public interest.
• Help ensure consistency of messaging and branding across platforms and audiences.

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment with occasional travel required for legislative sessions, public meetings, or events.
• Some extended hours may be required during legislative sessions or emergency response communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Maine's legislative process and transportation policy.
• Experience drafting legislative materials.
• Experience with media relations
• Understanding of state and federal transportation funding mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, communications, or public policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgment in politically sensitive environments.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

• If you require a paper application or for general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

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, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Wellness- We care about you and your family's wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.

• 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 ($358.08 annual value).

• Retirement Plan- The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

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.

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