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.
.
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations
Office Associate II - Liquor Licensing Associate
Opening Date: April 17, 2026
Closing Date: May 4, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 13 / Administrative Services
Job Class Code: 6542
Salary: $17.73 - $25.47*/Hourly (*Includes 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number: 065301086
Location: Augusta
Telework: Partial, with management approval,upon completion of probationary period. All telework must be performed in the State of Maine.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Do you want to become a professional regulator? Are you are interested in the beverage alcohol industry?
As a Licensing Associate at the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO), you will be critical to the regulation of this growing industry. You will go to work every day knowing that you are an important part of a team that keeps the people of Maine safe.
This is entry-level regulatory work which offers the opportunity for career development and advancement- both within the Bureau and across Maine state government. This work primarily consists of data entry and communicating with licensees. Typical daily tasks and duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Conducting initial review of license applications.
- Processing approved applications and entering associated data.
- Tracking, monitoring, and processing liquor license violations and any associated workflow management.
- Corresponding with members of the industry and the public.
- Instructing industry members to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and best practices.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Prepare Excel worksheets and perform data entry.
- Stay current and understand, discuss, explain, and apply applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures, forms, computerized systems, and terminology.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, including writing concise reports and composing standard business correspondence.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions may require possession of a valid Class B Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references.
In order 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
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 Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacat