Human Resources Generalist - Public Service Coordinator I - Anticipated Vacancy

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

General Government Service Center

Human Resources Generalist

- Anticipated Vacancy -

Opening Date: August 07, 2026

Closing Date: August 21, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 25 / Confidential

Job Class Code: CA25
Salary: $59,737.60 – $84, 323.20/Annually
Position Number: 004500462

Location: Augusta

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Do what you love, and you will never work a day in your life. A very true statement, especially if you have the opportunity to work with an amazing team while having the gratification of public service. If this is appealing to you, then you are looking at the right job posting.

The General Government Service Center is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented person to join our team. This position provides professional-level human resources services to State agencies served by the General Government Service Center.

The focus of this position is to manage all position actions and work with agencies in advising and processing of job classification actions. The position will also participate in recruitment efforts for our agencies. Other assignments include querying and maintaining reports such as vacancies, position reports, and seniority lists. The ability to run complex data analytics is important. Coordination of assignments working with agencies, the Bureau of Human Resources, the Office of the State Controller, and the Bureau of Budget are key.

We actively promote a positive work environment and are looking for candidates who thrive in that environment. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of customers .

Do you enjoy being challenged? If so, and if you possess these qualities, our fast-paced human resources office is looking for someone like you!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify, you must have demonstrated education, training, and/or experience in human resources or a related field.

Preference will be given to those who:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing knowledge or experience working in recruiting and position management. Experience with job classifications, and the ability to interpret rules and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and State and Federal laws.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references.

In order 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact View email address on aiapply.co

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF MAINE:

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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 18.86% 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.

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.

Thinking about applying?

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart.

If you require a paper application, please download and print one HERE

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