Assistant Environmental Engineer - 1896 - Augusta (Anticipated Vacancy)

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Environmental Engineer provides technical support for the Department of Environmental Protection’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program, which administers federal water quality grants authorized under Sections 319 and 604(b) of the Clean Water Act. The role assists NPS program staff and grant recipients in developing best management practices (BMPs) and projects to protect or restore water quality. It also provides engineering assistance to the Bureau of Land Resources, other DEP programs, watershed associations, outside engineers, applicants, the general public, and other entities on water quality BMP planning and implementation, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management. The position evaluates the effectiveness of new stormwater management techniques and erosion control practices, supports water quality data collection, and applies data analytics to collected datasets. It requires extended in-state seasonal travel and work time on small boats.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering field; related experience may be substituted for education.
Non-engineering college graduates and candidates without a degree must obtain Engineer-in-Training certification issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers before attaining permanent status in the class.
Ability to travel in-state for extended periods seasonally and work on small boats.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Civil, Mechanical, and/or Environmental Engineering principles and practices.
Knowledge of physics, hydraulics, and mechanics.
Knowledge of water quality BMPs associated with development, agriculture, forestry, and/or other land use activities.
Knowledge of Department regulations and programs.
Ability to design and read complex plans and specifications.
Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive plans, reports, and recommendations.
Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide range of audiences.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering technical assistance for Watershed Management Unit nonpoint source pollution-related projects.
Conduct watershed and water quality monitoring.
Provide technical support to Department staff, outside engineers, applicants, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, and lake associations on stormwater management and associated BMPs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of new and existing stormwater and erosion control practices.
Support water quality data collection and apply data analytics to collected datasets.
Serve on the NPS Training Center Advisory Committee.
Assist with planning and implementing water quality BMPs, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; a 5% employee-only premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
The State contributes at least 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness as an employee of a qualified employer.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.