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Office of Information Technology

Opening Date: October 31, 2025

Closing Date: 12:01AM November 18, 2025

Grade: 23 Professional/Technical Services

Salary: $57,651.98 - $80,892.86*/Annually (*Includes 17% recruitment and retention stipend , and eligible for an additional 5% training bonus )

Position Number: 031003548

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Augusta

Telework: Available

You can highlight your technical skills and function as a productive member of a highly talented Applications Team. You have strong trouble shooting skills and a desire to learn new technologies and approaches to programming. If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!!

OVERVIEW:

This Programmer Analyst position is critical to the MaineIT Applications team which supports the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT). This role works primarily on MaineDOT’s Finance and Work applications. The Programmer Analyst position is responsible for providing critical technical support for many software application programs for the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT). Specifically, this role provides technical support for the Financial and Work program applications and will use programming languages such as PHP, Kendo, Ajax, JQuery and PL/SQL. These applications are used to perform essential functions such as payroll for the MaineDOT staff, receive and make payments to vendors and suppliers, platform to plan construction work, and interface with the Federal government requirements necessary for MaineDOT work. The Programmer Analysis will also be involved in implementing new applications for the MaineDOT (COTS / SaaS). The function of this role is critical in providing continuity and secured delivery of quality technical support for the MaineDOT. MaineDOT is modernizing its applications, and this role is critical to those modernizations’ efforts.

The application development team supporting the Department of Transportation is looking to hire a motivated Information Technology professional who can develop, maintain, and support a variety of applications for our MaineDOT business clients and 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.

ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS:

Applicants must have strong problem-solving skills and be able to interact with our end-user community. Although we are in a team environment it is expected that you will be able to work independently to trouble shoot issues and extend our coding frameworks. An ability to communicate complex technical issues effectively both verbally and in writing is also important.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

You will have an opportunity to enhance your skills in a challenging and rewarding team environment. Our team contains highly skilled developers and professionals that will provide ongoing mentorship. Our Work Program Application Development team supports over twenty-five (25) Oracle-based applications. You will work with a variety of tools and technologies. You will have the opportunity to use your experience and mind to resolve complex problems and provide new system functionality and data integration. This position is located in Augusta when not working remotely.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Your job as a Programmer Analyst will be to work closely as part of the team that develops and maintains the Work Program Application Development team supports over twenty-five (25) Oracle-based applications. You will be involved in implementing new applications for MaineDOT (COTS / SaaS). You will have the opportunity to use your experience to develop Web Services and modernize existing Applications within the department as well as develop new Applications to support the Financial and Personnel Departments at MaineDOT. This role is critical in providing quality technical support for MaineDOT. You will also interact with MaineDOT staff to define their application and data needs in support of strategic plans.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• Knowledge of high level programming languages and enterprise class application development tools.
• Knowledge of operating system facilities.
• Knowledge of computerized file organization and access techniques.
• Knowledge of program documentation procedures.
• Knowledge of structured programming.
• Knowledge of programmer productivity tools and aids.
• Knowledge of computerized problem solving tools.
• Knowledge of all phases of the project development cycle.
• Knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques.
• Knowledge of state government or business application areas.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a project team.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to design, develop, test, debug, and maintain application programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences or an equivalent industry certification -OR- an Associates Degree in Computer Information Science with 1 year application development experience -OR- 2 years application development experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Oracle DB (19c or higher) and/or Microsoft C#, .NET framework, WebAPI, JQuery, SQL Developer, PL/SQL, and SQL Server DB.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact [email protected]

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required ) as a condition of employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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 Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 of Maine contributes 14.11 % of pay to 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 fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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.

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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