IF&W Resource Biologist (Data Manager) - 0741 - Bangor or Augusta

MaineGuide; Bangor (ME); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking a Data Manager for the Data Administration Group in the Habitat Conservation Section. This role provides GIS and data management support, designs and manages databases, creates online survey forms, analyzes GIS data, and builds tools and maps.

Based in Bangor, with Augusta option, you’ll help create a GIS Support Team and deliver GIS products for the agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research/management experience.
• Preferences: enterprise geodatabases, SQL Server, Python, Java, PowerApps/PowerAutomate; knowledge of natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide GIS and data management support; design and manage databases.
• Create online survey forms and analyze GIS data.
• Build custom data management and analysis tools; create GIS data products (maps, dashboards).
• Help develop a GIS Support Team to assist staff agency-wide.

Skills

ArcPro GIS

ArcGIS Online

SQL Server

Microsoft Access

Python

Arcade

Java

HTML

PowerAutomate

PowerApps

SharePoint

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

SQL Server

Microsoft Access

Python

Java

HTML

PowerAutomate

PowerApps

SharePoint

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

Do you value conserving Maine's natural resources for wildlife and people? Do you have experience managing related data? Join the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) to implement one of the Department’s essential programs to protect the State’s fish and wildlife resources!

IF&W RESOURCE BIOLOGIST

(DATA MANAGER)

Opening Date: October 23, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day November 13, 2026

Location: Bangor or Augusta*

*Hybrid remote/in-person work is possible in this position with management approval.

Position Number: 01865-0741

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9386

Grade: 26 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $58,801.60 - $82,555.20 Per Year

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking a Data Manager for the Data Administration Group in the Habitat Conservation Section. This position provides GIS and data management support to the Department by assisting staff with designing and managing databases, creating online survey forms, analyzing GIS data, building custom data management and analysis tools, and creating various GIS data products (maps, dashboards, etc.). This position will also help develop a GIS Support Team to provide technical assistance to staff across the agency. Work will be conducted in an office setting. Specific job duties may vary depending on the candidate’s experience and skills and the Department’s current needs. The position will be based in Bangor, with the potential to be located in Augusta.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities relevant to this position

• ESRI's ArcPro GIS software and ArcGIS Online development environment
• Different database platforms (SQL Server, Microsoft Access, GIS)
• Programming skills in Python, Arcade, Java, HTML
• Office365 (PowerAutomate, PowerApps, SharePoint)
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work, communicate, and coordinate as part of a professional team

For questions related to the position, please contact Bethany Atkins by phone at: [phone] or by e-mail at: [e-mail]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences will be given to candidates with enterprise geodatabases, SQL Server, Python, Java, and PowerApps/PowerAutomate; knowledge of natural resources; and the ability to manage multiple projects within designated timeframes.

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

Benefits:

• 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 MaineSaves457(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.

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