Job Description

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Educational Specialist I

Opening Date: September 9, 2026

Closing Date: September 22, 2026

Job Class Code: 3041

Grade: 23 (03)

Salary: $49,275.20 - $73,382.40

Position Number: 09590-0046

Location: Augusta

This position allows for partial telework with management approval.

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

Core Responsibilities:

The Maine CDC Tobacco Prevention and Control Team within the Tobacco and Substance Use Prevention and Control (TSUPC) Program is looking for a Youth Tobacco and Nicotine Treatment and Prevention Coordinator to coordinate and oversee youth tobacco prevention and cessation efforts in Maine.

This position will oversee several contracts including Maine Prevention Network, Synar (tobacco retailer inspection), Maine Quitlink and MaineCare medication voucher program. This position will collaborate with TSUPC contracted vendors, other Department Offices and stakeholders on planning, developing, organizing and expanding tobacco prevention and cessation efforts in Maine. This position may require in and/or out of State travel.

As a key member of the TSUPC team, your core responsibilities will include:

• Oversee youth tobacco prevention and treatment for Maine Prevention Network.
• Provide oversight of school-based treatment activities, including, delivery of school-based treatment services, institutional review board application, status and compliance, coordination of School Treatment Initiative Tobacco Treatment Specialist Orientations and training and technical assistance.
• Coordinate, collect, and provide oversight for partnership agreements.
• Facilitate meetings with TSUPC vendors for the purpose of oversight and collaboration of tobacco prevention and cessation efforts as requested by the Program Manager.
• Assist the Program Manager in partnering with the US CDC to expand tobacco prevention and cessation efforts in Maine.
• Assist the Program Manager with oversight of population-based youth tobacco and nicotine treatment and prevention services.
• Ensure coordination and integration of tobacco prevention and cessation efforts with other relevant programming across the TSUPC portfolio.
• Update, maintain, & enforce the Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Certification Process for the School Treatment Initiative.
• Assists as needed, with grant writing, application renewals and federal reporting.
• Research, develop, organize, coordinate and implement the latest tobacco prevention and cessation recommendations.
• Facilitate and/or participate in tobacco related workgroups as assigned.
• Collaborate with contracted vendors, community partners, Department offices, and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelors Degree in Education or assigned specialty/subject area and one (1) year experience in assigned specialty/subject area.

Preferred candidates will also have:

• Experience with tobacco cessation or tobacco prevention.
• Experience managing contracts and grants.
• Experience working with and/or providing programming and services for youth.
• Experience with Institutional Review Board procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of disseminating health education information.

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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 Erik Gordon, Tobacco Prevention & Control Program Manager at (207) 287-3268.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov

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 and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 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 premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

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.

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