Navigational Aides Assistant - 6329 - Richmond

State of Maine; Richmond (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

State of Maine, Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Bureau of Parks and Lands – Navigational Aids Division, seeks a navigational aids assistant in Richmond. This full-time, year-round position assists in the preparation, placement, and maintenance of navigational aids in State waters, and supports boat and trailer maintenance, GPS knowledge, and related tasks.

The role requires basic mechanical skills, ability to drive a truck with a trailer, and willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience which provides a knowledge of boating operations, regulations, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, placement and maintenance of navigational aids in State waters.
• Assist with boat and trailer maintenance and basic mechanical tasks.
• Train in databases and GIS, gather inventory data, and assist with securing materials.
• Assist with construction of floats and related products; operate a vehicle with a trailer when needed.

Skills

Boating operations

GPS knowledge

Vehicle trailer handling

Tools

GIS software

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS - BOATING FACILITIES DIVISION

NAVIGATIONAL AIDES ASSISTANT

Opening Date: Oct 16, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day Oct 30, 2026

Location: Richmond

Position Number: 01720-6329

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9236

Grade: 13 (Operations/Maintenance)

Salary : $17.12 - $22.66 Per Hour

*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.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship 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:

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position assists in the preparation, placement, and maintenance of navigational aids in State waters. This position will assist with boat and trailer maintenance on a variety of equipment, train in the use of specialized databases and GIS, gather inventory data and assist with securing material and equipment, perform Nav Aids building maintenance and improvements, and assist with the construction of floats and related products when needed and approved. Daily activities require a basic mechanical understanding, ability to drive a truck with a trailer, and knowledge of GPS, and small watercraft/trailer handling/repair.

For more information regarding the duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Tim Thurston, Navigational Aids Supervisor, at: [phone].

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or experience which provides a knowledge of boating operations, regulations, and maintenance.

• 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 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—receiveforty-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 aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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.

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.