Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Office Associate II
Opening Date: January 8, 2026
Closing Date: January 22, 2026
Job Class Code: 6542
Grade: 13 (80)
Salary: $17.73 - $25.53 per hour*
*This is inclusive of a 2.50% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number: 02031-2280
Location: Augusta
Core Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Behavioral Health Program of the Division of Licensing and Certification. You will be responsible for processing license applications, maintaining records and documentation, updating the federally mandated database, responding to inquiries from providers, and supporting division staff for all licensing surveys and complaint investigations. This position is eligible for partial remote work with supervisor approval.
In This Role You Will:
• Be the primary administrative support for the surveyors, supervisors, and the program manager associated with the Behavioral Health Program.
• Complete data entry and data management involving multiple databases.
• Review applications for accuracy and follow up with providers when appropriate.
• Assist Behavioral Health providers with questions related to the licensing application and processes.
• Prioritize tasks and complete work accurately and on time.
• Prepare routine correspondence, forms, notices, and letters related to licensing activities.
• Ensure licensing documents are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Work with the Office Associate II Supervisor to ensure that licensing and certification activities are covered during staff leave.
• Assist with other administrative duties as requested, including but not limited to mail processing and distribution, copying, scanning, and gathering data for licensing reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
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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 mission of the Division of Licensing and Certification (“the Division”) is to ensure Maine’s most vulnerable citizens are protected from abuse and neglect and receive high-quality care within the state’s healthcare and social services systems by ensuring that Maine’s citizens receive quality and effective health care and social services by developing and applying regulatory standards that help people have safe and appropriate outcomes.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Delaney Brewer at Delaney.Brewer@Maine.gov
To apply, please upload a current resume and a cover letter. Please submit all documents or files in a PDF or Word format.
In your cover letter, address the competencies listed below, as well as confirmation that you meet all the minimum qualifications.
Please submit a cover letter rating your skills as expert, skilled or novice for the following:
• Outlook or comparable email applications.
• Excel or comparable spreadsheet applications.
• MS Word or comparable word processing applications.
• Keyboarding (words per minute).
• Other computer skills.
** Applications submitted with cover letters that do not address the information required above may not be considered for this vacancy.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov
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:
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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