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Office of Information Technology -Anticipated Vacancy-
Opening Date: September 28, 2026
Closing Date: October 09, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 31 / Confidential
Job Class Code: MH31
Salary: $85,891.52 - $121,630.08*/Annually (*includes a 10% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number: 004250181
Location: Augusta
Telework: Partial/ Hybrid, 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.DESCRIPTION:The primary focus of the Public Service Manager series is to administer statewide policies or programs, and to directly manage and oversee operating, support or administrative functions of an agency or agency subdivision with differing levels of scope, accountability and complexity.
This position, Technology Policy and Programs Manager, will engage stakeholders on delivery of programs whole setting performance expectations for staff inclusive of coaching and support. While this role will be key in a number of different program service delivery functions (Digital Accessibility for all Executive Branch entities and associated policy waivers, IT Policy Development including IT Policy involving Procurements, OIT Internships, FOAA, E-Discovery, IT Procurement) within OIT impacting Executive Branch agencies at various stages among other key stakeholders.
All candidates must reside in the State of Maine and have reasonable means to be in person and available for regular office hours in Augusta Maine.
MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our
C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. At MaineIT we:
- Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard and their needs are met.
- Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
- Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
- Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Update OIT Policies and over see the Policy Team
- Coordinate Accessibility Resources for reviews
- Managing Digital Accessibility Resources available
- Review Digital Accessibility Waivers, Scans for Digital Accessibility vulnerabilities related to IT Policies for the State of Maine
- Maintain Accessibility Communication to the internal and external stakeholders
- Review Procurements related to Digital Accessibility policy
- Manage documentation/record keeping on Digital Accessibility in Workflows
- Produce updates and periodic Communications on changes
- Maintain Training Content for State of Maine staff and external stakeholders
- Update Digital Accessibility Websites and Materials
- Create and Conduct Training on Digital Accessibility for enterprise purposes.
- Provide Remediation Consultations related to Digital Accessibility
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Knowledge of state-of-the-art and emerging information technology including networking, telecommunications, platforms, operating systems, integration, and security related to digital accessibility under WCAG and Department of Justice/ADA requirements.
- Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure management programs theories and practices.
- Knowledge of systems development methodologies and technologies.
- Knowledge of project management tools and techniques and their application in team and customer settings.
- Ability to evaluate information technology systems for achieving digital accessibility standards meeting WCAG and DOJ/ADA requirements.
- Ability to evaluate equipment for integration and compatibility with State systems and to meet the needs of State agencies involving digital accessibility.
- Ability to measure and attain the satisfaction of the agency's customers, and to gain support for new ideas to meet digital accessibility objective as well as determine IT Policy compliance with Digital Accessibility.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, direct and evaluate the operations of a complex, multi-faceted informatio