[Plsugs] JOB - Certified Seed Program Manager, Presque Isle, Maine.

Fri Aug 28 10:10:33 MST 2015

Good morning!
Enclosed please find a job announcement from the Maine Department of Agriculture. This can also be found on the AOSCA web site.
Kindest regards,
Peggy
Peggy Gromoll
Administrative Assistant
Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA)
1601 52nd Avenue   Suite 1
Moline IL  61265
(T) 309.736.0120   (F) 309.736.0115
(E) pgromoll at aosca.org<mailto:pgromoll at aosca.org>

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JOB VACANCY POSTING - CERTIFIED SEED PROGRAM MANAGER
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Below is a Job Vacancy Posting for Certified Seed Program Manager - Presque Isle.  Please post on all bulletin boards.  Supervisors are responsible for making sure that any of their employees who do not have e-mail are notified of this posting, this includes seasonal employees.

Printable Forms

For a printable version of this Posting, click here. (pdf)<http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/attach.php?id=653911&an=1>

For a printable version of this Posting, click here. (doc)<http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/attach.php?id=653911&an=2>

All NRSC Departments job postings can be viewed here (http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml).

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Direct Hire Career Opportunity Bulletin
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY
28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
*Offices Located at Harlow, Williams Pavilion and Deering buildings - AMHI Complex, Augusta

CERTIFIED SEED PROGRAM MANAGER

Department/Bureau: Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Open: August 26, 2015                                                            Close: September 9, 2015

Class Code: 9142                                                                    Location: Presque Isle

Position Number: 00500-0215                                              Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Grade: 25                                                                                   Salary Range: $42,432.00 - $58,073.60

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CERTIFIED SEED PROGRAM MANAGER

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is recruiting for the position of Certified Seed Program Manager.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is administrative services work of a managerial nature in directing the statewide Seed Certification Program. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and directing program operations; developing and implementing policies and procedures; developing annual budgets and monitoring expenditures; issuing certifications; issuing final decisions related to disputed inspection results and/or certification issues; and serving as the department's liaison with the industry on policy and program matters. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical employees. This will involve managing and coordinating the post-harvest seed testing program, compiling and examining operational data in order to prepare reports, monitor operating budget, identify and implement program efficiencies and writing articles and preparing presentations for meetings focusing on the Certified Seed, Program, new disease developments, and other related topics. Occasional Field work can be expected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in Agriculture related field or Business with experience in agronomy, crop science, horticulture, entomology, plant pathology. Experience to include two (2) years administrative experience in managing or directing a program or organization that includes some supervisory responsibility. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Within the first year of employment the employee will be required to obtain authorization to write federal phytosanitary certificate to facilitate exports of Maine seed and obtain a pesticide applicators license - commercial applicator - master license.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION: Candidates interested in this position must submit a Direct Hire Application<http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml>, cover letter and a detailed resume to:

Natural Resources Service Center
Thomas Cotnoir, HR Generalist
155 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333

You may email all of the required documentation to: NRSCdirecthireapplications at maine.gov<mailto:NRSCdirecthireapplications at maine.gov?subject=CERTIFIED%20SEED%20PROGRAM%20MANAGER-%20Direct%20Hire%20Application> - OR - you can fax your material to 207-287-2216

All Direct Hire Application<http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml> materials must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date of this posting: Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml or by contacting the NRSC Personnel Office at 624-6370.

Click here to go to the application page
[Application Button]<http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml>

Photocopied and facsimile applications are accepted at fax #287-2216. The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.

Job offer to new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver's license check if applicable. Three references must be provided and made available at the interview to include at least one work-related reference.

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Benefits: Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement = 15.3% of pay,

Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $397.61 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $377.73 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $357.85 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $337.97 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.

The State of Maine is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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