Resource Management Coordinator - 200025240 - Augusta

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MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Opening Date: August 26, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day September 16, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 200025240

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 6411

Grade: 28 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $60,091.20 - $84,177.60 Per Year

Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application, 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.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Maine Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) is seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to serve as a Technical Codes Coordinator supporting the Division of Building Codes and Standards’ (DBCS) Building Codes Program, Manufactured Housing Program, and related community assistance initiatives.

This position provides statewide technical expertise in the analysis, interpretation, development, and implementation of construction codes and related regulations administered by the Division of Building Codes and Standards (DBCS). The position provides technical assistance and authoritative subject matter expertise to municipal officials, code enforcement professionals, design professionals, contractors, state agencies, boards, legislative committees, and members of the public.

The successful candidate will research and analyze complex code and regulatory issues; support the development, adoption, amendment, and implementation of construction codes and standards; develop and present technical guidance and educational materials for code requirements and adjacent regulatory provisions. The position will assist in identifying and resolving conflicts between codes, standards, statutes, and rules and may contribute technical analysis to policy, rulemaking, and code development initiatives.

The position requires extensive collaboration with municipal officials, state agencies, professional organizations, technical advisory groups, legislative committees, and industry stakeholders. The incumbent may be called upon to provide technical analysis and expert testimony before legislative committees, state boards, and other public bodies to represent DBCS on matters involving construction codes and standards.

Primary Responsibilities will include:

• Respond to technical questions from municipal officials, code enforcement officers, local plumbing inspectors, contractors, design professionals, property owners, and the public.
• Provide nonbinding technical assistance and informal interpretations regarding adopted building, energy, life safety, plumbing, wastewater, and related codes and standards.
• Provide technical expertise for the development and distribution of technical assistance materials, training resources, and educational publications.
• Provide technical expertise for code adoption, rulemaking, and policy development initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training programs related to building codes, energy codes, land use requirements, plumbing regulations, wastewater regulations, and industrialized construction.
• Coordinate projects related to building codes, land use regulations, industrialized construction, manufactured housing, and municipal code enforcement initiative.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with public officials, industry professionals, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the organizations and stakeholders in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Code Enforcement Certification curriculum.
• Facilitate discussions and resolve conflicts involving diverse groups with varying interests and perspectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires background combination of education and/or experience demonstrating technical expertise in natural resource program management or position specific expertise.

Preferred skills include the following:

• Knowledge of basic building and building code concepts, municipal code enforcement practices, and regulatory processes related to site-built, modular, and industrialized construction.
• Knowledge of land use, zoning, and shoreland zoning regulations.
• Knowledge of internal plumbing and subsurface wastewater disposal regulations.
• Knowledge of governmental regulatory processes, code enforcement practices, and public administration principles.
• Ability to obtain, within 1 year of hire, and maintain relevant code enforcement and inspection certifications.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to accurately read, interpret, explain, and apply complex codes, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to prepare written reports, technical guidance documents, and training materials.
• Ability to provide professional presentations before public bodies, professional organizations, and legislative committees.
• Ability to track and follow through on tasks with an emphasis on attention to detail.

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 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 ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 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 14.06% 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.

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