Senior Entomology Technician - DACF Agency Transfers Only - 6146

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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. . The Maine Forest Service Forest Health and Monitoring (FHM) Division has a vacancy for a Senior Entomology Technician in the Augusta area, Maine area. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY SENIOR ENTOMOLOGY TECHNICIAN -DACF AGENCY TRANSFERS ONLY- Opening Date: June 16, 2026 Closing Date: End of the day July 02, 2026 Location: Augusta Area Position Number: 01713-6146 Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round Class Code: 9405 Grade: 17 (Operations/Maintenance) Salary: $19.57 - $26.98 Per Hour* *(This includes a 7.5% Salary Adjustment) Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application , Cover Letter , and a detailed Resume. Forest Health and Monitoring ( FHM) cooperates with other state, local, and federal collaborators to support the overall mission of the Maine Forest Service to protect and enhance the forest resources of Maine for the benefit of present and future generations. Through statewide forest health monitoring systems and advice and assistance for pest management and damage prevention to homeowners, municipalities, and forest landowners and managers, the division supports the overall health of Maine's forest resources. BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is technical services work involving the detection, evaluation, and impact assessment of forest health issues (insects, diseases, abiotic factors) in both field and laboratory environments and conducting a wide variety of forest resources surveys. This position may supervise or act as lead for technical and seasonal personnel assigned to assist in meeting project objectives. Work is performed under limited supervision. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel. Work may include: Performing forest health evaluations and field studies to determine causes, extents and severity of damages including establishing temporary and permanent forested and non-forested survey plots and conducting a variety of surveys to mark the area. Collect data for monitoring and assessment and identify damage and environmental impacts. Providing diagnostic services and technical advice regarding insect and disease problems to landowners, the public, and other agencies to assess problems, recommend controls, and protect resources. Performing inspections and surveys related to state and federally regulated pests to prevent the introduction or spread of foreign or quarantined pests. Collect, process, document and appropriately store, analyze and report on field samples to determine damage agents using specialized entomology and pathology techniques. Collaborates with universities and state and federal agencies on insect and disease projects to provide information and services to landowners. Maintain records, assigned equipment and supplies The position requires knowledge of integrated pest management, forest and tree ecology including forest health topics; familiarity with the use of taxonomic keys to identify host plants, insects and diseases; ability to become adept at the use of MS Office and ArcGIS Software Suites and licensed as a commercial pesticide applicator in multiple categories related to position duties; and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentations skills; ability to reach logical conclusions and make sound technical recommendations based on data gathered. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work well as a leader and team player and independently; and experience organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple work projects and types of activities while meeting and managing deadlines. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Driver's License. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A four (4) year combination of training, education, and/or experience in basic technical field or laboratory entomology, pathology, forestry, or related work, including at least two (2) years of actual on-the-job experience in forest inventory analysis and insect identification. LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Pesticides Applicator License as issued by the Maine Pesticide Control Board. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorships 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 leav

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