Licensing Clerk – Drinking Water Program at State of Maine, Augusta, ME

Licensing Clerk – Drinking Water Program at State of Maine in Augusta, ME. Full-time. $18.53 to $26.68 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Office Associate II
Opening Date: November 3, 2026
Closing Date: November 17, 2026
Job Class Code: 6542
Grade: 13 (Admin Svcs)
Salary: $18.53 - $26.68 per hour*
*This is inclusive of a 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend
*New State employees begin at Step 1, $18.53 per hour
Position Number: 02000-2097
Location: Augusta

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:
In this position you will serve as the Drinking Water Operator and Subsurface Wastewater Licensing Clerk for the Maine Drinking Water Program. All license applications will be entered into the licensing software and reviewed for proper license fees and basic requirements. All outgoing mail associated with operator licensing is prepared by this licensing clerk. In addition to licensing responsibilities, this position also supports the Drinking Water Program with all incoming and outgoing mail, imaging, office phone calls, and other support activities as assigned.

You will also:

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.

Preferred candidates will also have:

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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Mackenzie Bardelli at [email protected]

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact [email protected]

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:

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.
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