Policy Manager

at  State of Maine

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in social service or mental health/developmental disabilities programs and a Bachelor’s Degree. At least three (3) years of the required experience must be in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity. Equivalent related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Preference will be given to applicants with a working knowledge of the Maine Administrative Procedures Act, experience with writing rules, and a proven ability to research laws and regulations.

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).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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.

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) is looking for a Policy Manager. This full-time position works to ensure efficient and effective policy development at OADS. This position is supervised by the Policy & Program Development Manager. Essential duties include:

• Plan, coordinate, and develop rules in adherence with the Maine Administrative Procedures Act (M.R.S. Title 5, Chapter 375, § 2) related to State-funded services administered by OADS (C.M.R. 10-149 and C.M.R. 14-197) and MaineCare programs related to long term services and supports (C.M.R. 10-144, Chapter 101);
• Research State and Federal statutes and regulations and develop policies for the provision of developmental disability and brain injury services, adult protective services, public guardianship, aging and long term-care services;
• Collaborate with program directors and managers at OADS, others at DHHS, the Office of the Attorney General, and external partners;
• Perform other duties to facilitate the management of accurate and up-to-date rules for the administration of services to support older adults and adults with disabilities;
• Prepare and conduct public hearings on proposed rules;
• Provide support for OADS-related administrative hearings, including representing OADS at client appeals and hearings, and preparing all associated documentation for the process;
• Lead the internship onboarding and coordination process at OADS;
• Make operational process improvements within the OADS policy unit;
• Supervise staff as assigned, including temporary, contract, and/or permanent state positions; and
• Participate in Request for Proposal (RFP) and other competitive procurement evaluations as needed.