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Public Service Coordinator I

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,206.40–$94,057.60
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Receivable, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Corrective Action, Cost Allocation, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Emergency Management, External Audit, Federal Grants, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Financial Trend Analysis, Fixed Asset Management, Funding, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting, Government Standards, Identify Issues, Internal Audit, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Product Reviews, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Revenue Forecasting, Revenue Recognition, State Government, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
12 days ago
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Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management

Job Class Code: CA28

Grade: 28 - Confidential

Salary: $66,206.40 - $94,057.60/Annually

Location: Augusta

Opening Date: July 1, 2026

Closing Date: July 16, 2026

This position serves as a senior fiscal and accounting resource for the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management (DVEM). The position supports the department leadership by providing advanced financial analysis, accounting oversight, audit coordination, internal control review, and continuity of fiscal operations across the department and its bureaus.

Core responsibilities may include:
  • Applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS), state fiscal policy, and applicable federal requirements to department accounting and financial reporting activities;
  • Analyzing, implementing, and administering budgets and work programs for DVEM; directing and participating in the review of department budget requests, work plan revision, and revenue forecast; acting as the primary source of information regarding programs and financial structures of DVEM and tracking projected program results;
  • Providing technical and functional oversight to fiscal staff, including review of work products, training, troubleshooting, and guidance on complex items; providing continuity of financial operations in absence of personnel;
  • Supporting budget development, expenditure forecasting, revenue projections, variance analysis, and fiscal impact review;
  • Coordinating audit responses, corrective action plans, documentation, and resolution of audit findings;
  • Supporting federal and state grant accounting, reimbursements, match tracking, cost allocation, financial reporting, and closeout activities;
  • Reviewing and processing vendor payments, accounting reconciliations, financial analysis and reporting, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and fixed asset accounting for accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation;
  • Monitoring the legislative process relevant to fiscal impacts, preparing leadership for related legislative engagements, and drafting fiscal notes;
  • Developing and maintaining internal controls, fiscal procedures, desk guides, and continuity plans for critical financial operations;
  • Serving as a financial advisor to department and bureau leadership on budgetary and administrative processes, fiscal risks, funding constraints, financial trends, and operational impacts; and
  • Working collaboratively with department staff, other state entities, auditors, and external partners in a professional and mission-focused manner.
Minimum Qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education and experience comprised of a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or closely related field and two (2) years of responsible experience in cost, cost/benefit, and financial analysis and an understanding of fiscal program managment. Directly related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

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, 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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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 prem

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