Planning & Research Assoc I - Occupational Health and Safety

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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary : $20.68 - $28.88(per hour) ( Salary Schedule )

Office/Bureau : Maintenance & Operations - Highway Operations

Location : Augusta, ME

Opening Date : October 30, 2025

Closing Date : November 14, 2025

Job Description:

This is professional services work in planning and research related to sustainable safety data-driven systems designed to collect data to identify opportunities to integrate health and safety into all aspects of MaineDOT. The position is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and presenting safety data and facts that provide relevant information and required influence regarding the development of safety policies, programs, and strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring the health and safety of MaineDOT employees. The role combines research and planning functions with data collection and administration to support an available, one-stop safety information hub for MaineDOT. Work is performed under limited supervision, requiring initiative, analytical expertise, and collaboration. This position reports to the Director of Occupational Health and Safety

Representative Tasks:

Collects, maintains, analyzes, organizes, and reports safety data using the Microsoft Power Platform ensuring data compliance, transparency, and accessibility to identify opportunities for continuous safety improvement. Provides clear and meaningful analysis of safety performance results and key metrics leading to the prediction of incidents and data driven decision making. Collaborates with the Occupational Safety Team to align safety plans and drive consistency throughout MaineDOT. Provides training and technical support related to the safety data collection tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of practices and procedures used to collect, organize, and analyze health and safety related data and facts. Knowledge of research methods. Knowledge of OSHA and BLS. Knowledge of the use of graphics, charts, and other illustrative tools. Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, and the use and development of SharePoint sites. Experience using the Microsoft Power Platform. Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

A six (6) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing a knowledge of the principles of research and planning.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

If have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

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.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• 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 ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

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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