Technician - Property Office

maine; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a Technician to assist in developing Right of Way maps in the Property Office under the guidance of a Professional Land Surveyor. The role involves researching highway ROW and boundary plans, and drafting moderately complex existing condition plans using CADD.

The successful candidate will understand survey mathematics, draft plans in CADD, and coordinate with project managers and legal staff to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in engineering or a technical field demonstrating competency in reviewing technical plans and drafting diagrams.
• Preference given to candidates with boundary, survey or comparable engineering background.
• Ability to understand survey mathematics and draft plans under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Research highway ROW and boundary plans, deeds, and related documents.
• CADD drafting of moderately complex existing condition plans (ROW and property).
• Determine property rights to complete final ROW mapping under the guidance of senior staff.

Skills

Survey mathematics

CADD drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or technical field

Tools

CADD

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.

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $50,578.08 - $70,867.68 per year

*Salary includes a 2.5% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Property Office

Opening Date : August 24, 2026

Closing Date: September 8, 2026

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this Technician position is assisting in the development of Right of Way maps in the Property Office as directed by the Professional Land Surveyor.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Research of highway ROW, and private boundary plans, deeds, layouts, and other pertinent town or state documents;
• CADD drafting of moderately complex existing condition plans (right of way and property), and
• Determining the property rights needed to complete final right of way mapping under the guidance of senior employees and PLS.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Understand and calculate survey mathematics,
• Draft plans in CADD,
• Positively interact with project managers, senior property officers, legal staff, and
• Meet project deadlines

Preference will be given to candidates with boundary, survey or comparable engineering background.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

Education, training, and/or experience in engineering, a technical field, or another related area demonstrating competency in reviewing technical plans, drafting diagrams and reports, collecting data, and analyzing datasets for trends.

Why join our team?

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.
• Wellness - We care about you and your family's wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 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 up to 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 ($358.08 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).

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.