The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA), Maine’s Gold Star Memorial Highway, seeks a Chief Administrative Officer to work from its headquarters in Portland, Maine.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) oversees all human resources (HR) functions, customer service operations, communications, and performance analysis for the Authority. The CAO also plans, directs, and coordinates the overall administrative operations of the MTA within the guidelines set by the Executive Director and the Authority Board of Directors. This includes providing executive level oversight of all HR activities and setting the strategic direction, planning, coordination, administration, and evaluation of these functions in alignment with Maine Turnpike Authority goals. The CAO also provides strategic leadership by articulating HR and Customer Service needs and plans to the Executive Director and the Authority Board of Directors, including policy development, implementation, and strategic planning. This position is responsible for coordinating high-level special projects, and providing operational guidance and leadership to subordinate Directors.
The position is classified at a Range 27, $130,000 to $214,219, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement plan, health reimbursement account; paid vacation and sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: jobapplications@maineturnpike.com.
Paper copies may be sent to Maine Turnpike Authority, HR Department, 2360 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102, but electronic submissions of material are preferred. The application deadline is June 30, 2025.