Certified Seed Program Manager

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Description of Duties

This is administrative services work of a managerial nature in directing the statewide Seed Certification Program. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and directing program operations; developing and implementing policies and procedures; developing annual budgets and monitoring expenditures; issuing certifications; issuing final decisions related to disputed inspection results and/or certification issues; and serving as the department’s liaison with the industry on policy and program matters. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical employees. This will involve managing and coordinating the post-harvest seed testing program, compiling and examining operational data in order to prepare reports, monitor operating budget, identify and implement program efficiencies and writing articles and preparing presentations for meetings focusing on the Certified Seed, Program, new disease developments, and other related topics. Occasional Field work can be expected. programs, including ~$4 million allocated to the Maine RFSI Program. This position is responsible for conducting complex and technical planning and research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture related field or Business with experience in agronomy, crop science, horticulture, entomology, plant pathology. Experience to include two (2) years administrative experience in managing or directing a program or organization that includes some supervisory responsibility. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Within the first year of employment the employee will be required to obtain authorization to write federal phytosanitary certificate to facilitate exports of Maine seed and obtain a pesticide applicators license – commercial applicator – master license.The successful candidate will have:Experience in food-supply-chain systemsPrior experience in delivering business technical support to stakeholders; and working with software programsExperience developing budgets, work programs, contracts, and cost analysesKnowledge of federal grant programs with the ability to interpret and administer program requirements and prepare project and financial reports that document findings, conclusions, and recommendationsExperience monitoring and auditing grant projects and/or subaward contracts to ensure that federal awards are used appropriately, performance goals are achieved, and to ensure complianceAbility to complete tasks within budget and within a specified order of operationsAbility to conduct special studies, collect and analyze issues, and report program outcome data, including investment impactExperience acting as a key point of contact for coordination of activities involving partner organizationsAbility to conduct site visits as part of monitoring and due diligence effortsAbility to draft and present testimony before regulatory fact-finding committees and other groups

Type of position

Management/Supervisory

Salary

$57,408.00 to $81,078.40

Benefits

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 Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. 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 ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 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 ($358.08 annual value). Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.29% 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. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.