Office Associate II

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Opening Date: October 22, 2026

Closing Date: November 4, 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: 09590-0080

Location: Augusta

*This position is 29.5 hours per week

If you enjoy being an active team member and have an interest in supporting work around child care, early learning, and early childhood services, the Early Care and Education division has a current vacancy in the Augusta office of OCFS.

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

Core Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for providing administrative and programming support to the Associate Director of Early Care and Education and the Early Care and Education (ECE) division within the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS). Support will be provided part-time, 25 hours per week, in the OCFS Augusta office. This work involves a variety of administrative and clerical duties requiring independent judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within established policies and procedures.

You will:

•        Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Associate Director of Early Care & Education to ensure efficient operations and compliance with program standards.

•        Maintain and update shared folders and tracking documents for key division materials. Maintain organized electronic and physical files

•        Support documentation of division information and identify or correct errors as needed.

•        Create and format documents for reports and presentations.

•        Prepare and edit correspondence and materials with accuracy, clarity, and professionalism.

•        Record and distribute meeting minutes.

•        Support the documentation of standard operating procedures to improve administrative efficiency.

•        Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and trainings, including scheduling, communications, and materials preparation.

•        Perform general administrative tasks such as scheduling, travel arrangements, and calendar and email management.

•        Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality in all activities.

•        Perform other tasks, as assigned that fall within the classification.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must have 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.

The background of well-qualified candidate will demonstrate experience in the following areas:

1.        Knowledge and application of excellent customer service standards.

2.        Prior experience performing a broad range of administrative duties.

3.        Prior experience working with customer service which involves direct face-to-face, phone and written contact with clients.

4.        Skilled in the use of standard workplace equipment and applications (MS Word, EXCEL, Outlook, Microsoft Forms, SharePoint, etc.).

5.        Skilled in basic graphic support (PowerPoint, Canva)

Please submit a cover letter rating your skills as expert , skilled or novice in each of the following programs with a short explanation for that rating:

•         MS Word or comparable word processing applications

•         Excel or comparable spreadsheet applications

•         Access or comparable database applications

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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 Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS), within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families through community networks, local resources, and life-long family connections throughout Maine.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Associate Director of Early Care and Education, Tara Williams at [email protected]

To apply, please upload a recent resume (if available) and cover letter addressing each of the competency areas identified in the above section.

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:

- 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 (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maine.gov%2Fbhr%2Foeh%2Fbenefits%2Fsom-health-plan%2Fpremium-rates&data=04%7C01%7CMeghan.Jellison%40maine.gov%7C883b6efb0f594829332108d9bb182364%7C413fa8ab207d4b629bcdea1a8f2f864e%7C0%7C0%7C637746534616178864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=X4Bbmjj0Zm0NX9jGAp%2F77R8TX9NZMk9PDe%2FmWVYS2ws%3D&reserved=0)   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 (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit).
- 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service).
- 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 (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/workplace-posters).
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/Saving_for_Retirement) 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.

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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