Procurement Manager Jobs in Warren, ME (NOW HIRING)

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Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Bureau of Planning
Opening Date: August 14, 2026
Closing Date: August 28, 2026
Job Description:
This is professional services work in providing comprehensive transportation planning, research, evaluation, policy development, and oversight services in the Public Transportation Unit within the Maine Department of Transportation's Bureau of Planning. Responsibilities include project and program management, grant management, policy development, financial management, and long-range planning related to public transit in Maine. Supervision will be exercised over professional and technical personnel within the Bureau of Planning. This classification is distinguished from the next lower level by its responsibility for being the Department's key point of contact to various large and multifaceted regional, state, and federal entities and providing technical assistance and support as necessary, and by its responsibility for coordinating highly specialized planning activities in the public transportation and multimodal planning fields. Experience or familiarity with federal grant management and reporting, transit operations, financial management, state and federal regulations, and procurement policies and practices is preferred but not required.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
An eight (8) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in planning and program development with specific background in specialized field as necessary (i.e. environmental planning, economic planning, historic preservation, etc.).
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button 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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