Job Opening for an Invasive Plant Biologist

Maine Natural Areas Program has received permission to hire an Invasive Plant Biologist in Acting Capacity for 12-15 months while this position is undergoing a reclassification review. The position will pay between $22 and $23/hour and comes with limited State benefits. The position in the new classification is expected to be posted next summer.

Anyone interested in stepping into a temporary role to help with responding to invasive plant inquiries, conducting invasive plant inventory and management on public lands, managing invasive plant data in multiple platforms, and giving presentations to land trusts, garden clubs and others, needs to contact

Molly Docherty, Director
Maine Natural Areas Program
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
177 State House Station | Augusta, ME 04333 (mailing address)
90 Blossom Lane | Augusta, ME 04333 (physical address)
PHONE 207-287-8045| FAX 287-7548 (FAX)

Hiring protocols for Acting Capacity are relatively simple if a highly qualified applicant is found. Work could start immediately if possible.