Business Manager I

Quasi-Independent Agencies; Bangor (ME); Ibrido; USD 33.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

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Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Descrizione del lavoro

The Workers' Compensation Board in Bangor seeks a Business Manager I to supervise clerical staff and oversee day-to-day operations across one or more regional offices, while supporting Administrative Law Judges. The role requires strong HR, proofreading, and customer service skills, with attention to detail and multi-tasking in a busy caseload.

Experience with staff supervision, policy application, and office management is highly valued.

Competenze

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of business management.
• Knowledge of office management procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of personnel management.
• Knowledge of employee training and development.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of others.
• Ability to initiate, implement, and evaluate administrative procedures.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.
• Knowledge of State civil service law and rules.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.

Mansioni

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and directs the work activities of subordinate staff to attain goals.
• Counsels staff; explains policies; and identifies and solves problems.
• Manages the Bangor and Caribou Regional Offices; travel is required.
• Implements and complies with HR laws and practices (ADA/EEO, recruitment, classification, performance).
• Manage caseloads for Administrative Law Judges (legal secretary work).
• Proofread draft decisions; maintain scheduling/calendar; process filings.

Conoscenze

Laws & regulations

Business management

Office management

Personnel management

Training & development

Supervision

Communication

Writing

Planning & delegation

Process improvement

Computer skills

Civil service law

Labor agreements

Formazione

Business/Public Admin / Accounting

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Workers' Compensation Board Opening Date: October 20, 2026 Closing Date: November 3, 2026 Grade / Admin Unit: 21 / Supervisory Job Class Code: 0041 Salary: $23.65 - $33.39/Hourly Position Number: 029000340 Location: Bangor Telework: Up to 1 day per week, with management approval after passing 6-month probation. All telework must be performed in the State of Maine. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Business Manager I for the Workers’ Compensation Board BANGOR Regional Office supervises a team of clerical support staff and oversees the day-to-day operations of one or more regional offices, while simultaneously providing administrative support to one or more Administrative Law Judges. Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous experience with day-to-day supervision of in-person and remote staff in accordance with human resources rules and policies. Position requires strong clerical, proof reading, and customer service skills. The qualified applicant must be detail oriented and be able to multi-task, interact professionally with others, and keep a busy case load moving smoothly for an Administrative Law Judge.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and directs the work activities of subordinate staff in order to facilitate attainment of unit work goals and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Confers with and counsels subordinate staff in order to exchange information; explain work policies, procedures, and guidelines; and identify and solve work related problems.
• Manages the Bangor and Caribou Regional Offices. Travel is required.
• Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: ADA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.
• Manage caseloads for one or more Administrative Law Judges (legal secretary work).
• Proofread draft decisions
• Maintain the judge's scheduling/calendar
• Process filings from attorneys

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of business management.
• Knowledge of office management procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of personnel management.
• Knowledge of employee training and development.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of others.
• Ability to initiate, implement, and evaluate administrative procedures.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.
• Knowledge of State civil service law and rules.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, training, and/or experience in Business/Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or another related field demonstrating competency in coordinating business operations, reviewing and maintaining records, and acting in a leadership capacity.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact [e-mail]. 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.

• 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 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.

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.

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