The Maine Forest Service Forest Health and Monitoring (FHM) Division has a vacancy for a Senior Entomology Technician in the Old Town, Maine area. FHM cooperates with other state, local, and federal collaborators to support the overall mission of the Maine Forest Service to protect and enhance the forest resources of Maine for the benefit of present and future generations. Through statewide forest health monitoring systems and advice and assistance for pest management and damage prevention to homeowners, municipalities, and forest landowners and managers, the division supports the overall health of Maine’s forest resources.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY
SENIOR ENTOMOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Opening Date: August 17, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day on August 31, 2026
Location: Old Town
Position Number: 01713-6147
Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round
Class Code: 9405
Grade: 17 (Operations/Maintenance)
Salary: $19.57 - $26.98 Per Hour*
*(This includes a 7.5% Salary Adjustment)
Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume*
*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.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is technical services work involving the detection, evaluation, and impact assessment of forest health issues (insects, diseases, abiotic factors) in both field and laboratory environments and conducting a wide variety of forest resources surveys. This position may supervise or act as lead for technical and seasonal personnel assigned to assist in meeting project objectives. Work is performed under limited supervision. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel.
Work may include:
The position requires knowledge of integrated pest management, forest and tree ecology including forest health topics; familiarity with the use of taxonomic keys to identify host plants, insects and diseases; ability to become adept at the use of MS Office and ArcGIS Software Suites and licensed as a commercial pesticide applicator in multiple categories related to position duties; and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and presentations skills; ability to reach logical conclusions and make sound technical recommendations based on data gathered. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to work well as a leader and team player as well as independently; and experience organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple work projects and types of activities while meeting and managing deadlines.
For questions specific to the position, please contact Jeff Harriman at: Jeff.Harriman@maine.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A four (4) year combination of training, education, and/or experience in basic technical field or laboratory entomology, pathology, forestry, or related work, including at least two (2) years of actual on-the-job experience in forest inventory analysis and insect identification.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Pesticides Applicator License as issued by the Maine Pesticide Control Board.
Special Requirements: Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Driver's License.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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