Accounting Manager - Public Service Manager I

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Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management - Military Bureau
Job Class Code: MA28
Grade: 28 (Confidential)
Salary: $66,206.40 - $94,057.60 - Annually
Location: Augusta, ME
Opening Date: May 20, 2026
Closing Date: June 4, 2026
DVEM seeks an experienced Public Service Manger to help support the Maine Army National Guard’s State and Federal missions by leading an advanced administrative team. This position will be the lead manager for the accounting, procurement, contracting, and human resources of the administrative unit. This challenging yet rewarding role is an integral part of the bureau offering opportunity to make a difference.

The DVEM Military Bureau’s Directorate of Facilities Engineering manages and oversees maintenance and construction projects at over two million square feet of Maine Army National Guard Facilities and thousands of acres of Training Sites throughout the State.
Some examples of the tasks associated with this position are

• Establishes priorities, directs and oversees assigned programs; and coordinates unit operations to ensure program objectives and standards are attained.
• Determines staff, material, and equipment needs to contribute to the formulation and justification of budgetary requests.
• Develops and recommends new and revised policies and procedures to improve   operations and programs managed.
• Compiles and analyzes fiscal data to prepare financial reports and monitor operating budget.
• Oversees the purchase, issue, transfer, and disposal of equipment and supplies to maintain control and accountability.
• Directs and oversees agency personnel activities to ensure required personnel needs are met expeditiously.
• Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related degree and three years of supervisory experience in Accounting, A/R, A/P, Budgeting or Financial Management?

Preference will be given to candidates:

with a CPA.

Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to LTC Carl Lamb at carl.j.lamb4.mil@army.mil (207)430-6347

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, 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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. 

·        Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). 

·        Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees. 

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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