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Department of Administrative & Financial Services
Risk Management
Opening Date: October 30, 2026
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 28 / Confidential
Job Class Code: CA28 Salary: $69,180.80 - $98,280.00/Annually Position Number: 004700289
Location: Augusta
Telework: Partial/ Hybrid, with management approval, upon completion of probationary period. All telework must be performed in the State of Maine.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
OVERVIEW:
The Loss Control Specialist is primarily responsible for performing commercial property inspections, providing building valuations, and completing insurance underwriting reports.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct statewide property inspections.
- Identify building and roof construction type, square footage, and confirm operations.
- Record onsite observations, secure photos, evaluate the physical condition, structural integrity, and safety of insured property.
- Calculate CoreLogic building replacement values.
- Complete insurance underwriting reports.
- Assist agencies with building values and maintenance to comply with insurance coverage.
- Conduct Defensive Driving training.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Proficiency in evaluating commercial property for insurance coverage.
- Proficiency in fire safety, fire protection systems, NFPA standards.
- Knowledge of Property Casualty Insurance.
- Ability to utilize inspection software and write comprehensive reports.
- Ability to track and record property inspections within a database.
- Ability to assist with agency needs such as Fire Prevention Plans and other contingency plans.
- Assist the claims department to secure site photos for accident Investigations.
- Ability to identify building construction and ISO classes
- Solid communication and time management skills
- Exceptional writing ability, organizational skills and computer skills
- Ability to travel.
MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A six-year combination of education and experience in commercial property inspections. A valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact [email protected]
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
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 Balance – 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.86% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing 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.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
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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