State Of Maine Augusta , ME 04332
Posted 2 months ago
MAINE IT
DIRECTOR OF MAINE GEOLIBRARY BOARD
Opening Date: March 1, 2024
Closing Date: March 15, 2024
Job Class Code: CA28
Grade: 28
Salary: $64,272.00 - $87,796.80
Position Number: 015000087
You are a talented application developer that is driven toward success. You are a go-getter, always seeking ways to expand your knowledge, and encourage others to do the same. You enjoy clearing hurdles as you strive for excellence. If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!!
PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCEMENT
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support ranging from desktop support for over 13,000 employees to applications that support a wide variety of program areas for the State of Maine. Through the Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS), OIT supports the Maine Library of Geographic Information (Maine GeoLibrary) in its mission to expand and promote the value of geospatial data for the benefit of Maine's citizens. We are looking for a person to serve as Executive Director to the GeoLibrary Board.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is professional services work of a managerial nature in planning and conducting large projects for the GeoLibrary Board. This position serves as Executive Director to the Board and is expected to fulfill the requests of the Board pertinent to its mission, authorizing statutes, and strategic plan. Although this position will not have permanently assigned subordinate employees, managerial and coordinative responsibilities over consultants, contracted personnel, and committees are central to the purpose of this position. Work is performed under administrative direction, with a wide degree of independence required.
The duties of this position will include managing contacts and relationships with a wide array of geospatial data users, and marketing of GeoLibrary-sponsored projects to government entities, educational institutes, nonprofit organizations, commercial businesses, and public constituents. This position will be expected to provide testimony to the State GIS Manager, the State CIO, the Governor, and the Maine State Legislature on issues relevant to the GeoLibrary Board, and as directed by the Board. This Executive Director will be required to conduct outreach activities to engage the diverse constituency of the Board in supporting and funding large geospatial projects and programs. This position will be expected to manage these projects and programs for the Board and to administer federal and other grants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will also be given to candidates with any or all the following experience:
College degree in geography, GIS or remote sensing or related field
Mapping and analysis with GIS software
Understanding of geospatial analyses, data needs, and issues
Management of large mapping/geospatial projects or programs, especially involving orthoimagery, lidar, and/or parcel mapping, and mapping projects in Maine
Sales or marketing, especially of geospatial data or services
Regional planning, municipal planning, watershed planning, or similar experience
Serving as Executive Director or similar staff person to a Board of Directors
Working with the Maine GeoLibrary Board
Working with the Maine State Legislature and/or the legislative process
Working with the State of Maine Executive Branch and/or financials, accounting, and budgeting in the Executive Branch.
The core competencies associated with this position include interpersonal skills, knowledge of the applications and uses of geospatial data, ability to effectively communicate positions to others, and the responsibility and initiative to operate independently.
BENEFITS:
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:
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 four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation
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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