Office Associate II

MaineGuide; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, Maine is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to assist housing and community care licensing programs. The role involves processing license applications, maintaining records, updating a federal database, and supporting surveys and investigations.

The position offers partial telework with approval after probation and is part of a structured state program with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern office practices and complex tasks.
• Ability to use independent decision-making according to standard procedures.
• Experience in government or regulatory office environments preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide primary administrative support for surveyors, supervisors, and program manager.
• Handle data entry and data management across multiple databases.
• Review licensing applications for accuracy and follow up with providers.
• Maintain licensing documents and ensure confidentiality and up-to-date records.
• Assist licensing activities during staff leave and with other administrative duties.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Office practices

Education

Office Assistant I/II/Associate I

Job description

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.

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: October 27, 2026

Closing Date: November 9, 2026

Job Class Code:6542

Grade:13 (Admin Svcs)

Salary:$18.53 - $26.68 per hour*

*This is inclusive of a 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend

*New State employees begin at Step 1, $18.53 per hour

Position Number: 02031-2262

Location: Augusta

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

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

Core Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Assisted Housing, Personal Care Agency, and the Home and Community Support Services Programs of the Division of Licensing and Certification. You will be responsible for processing license applications, maintaining records and documentation, updating the federally mandated database, responding to inquiries from providers, and supporting division staff for all licensing surveys and complaint investigations. This position is eligible for partial remote work with supervisor approval after completion of a probationary period.

In This Role You Will:

• Be the primary administrative support for the surveyors, supervisors, and the program manager associated with the Assisted Housing, Personal Care Agency, and the Home and Community Support Services Programs.
• Complete data entry and data management involving multiple databases.
• Review applications for accuracy and follow up with providers when appropriate.
• Assist Assisted Housing, Personal Care Agency, and Home and Community Support Services providers with questions related to the licensing application and processes.
• Prioritize tasks and complete work accurately and on time.
• Prepare routine correspondence, forms, notices, and letters related to licensing activities.
• Ensure licensing documents are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Work with the Office Associate II Supervisor to ensure that licensing and certification activities are covered during staff leave.
• Assist with other administrative duties as requested, including but not limited to mail processing and distribution, copying, scrolling, and gathering data for licensing reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates:

1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex, varied office support tasks, and

2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures.

All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, and Office Associate I.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in a regulatory, licensing, or government office environment.
• Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to consistently follow detailed instructions, policies, and procedures in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word (Outlook, Word, Excel).

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission of the Division of Licensing and Certification is to ensure Maine’s citizens receive quality and effective health care and social services by developing and applying regulatory standards that help people have safe and appropriate outcomes.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Delaney Brewer at [e-mail]

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact [e-mail]

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 Fit– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards 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 leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks 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.

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