Chemist II - Augusta - 1800

Department of Environmental Protection•Augusta, ME

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position provides professional services and scientific work in implementing, coordinating, and overseeing the quality review and management of environmental data for all Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management programs. This position evaluates data quality and environmental monitoring programs (sampling and quality assurance plans) to ensure project data objectives are met, support sound project decisions, and evaluate potential environmental impacts. This position works with Department staff, consultants, and analytical laboratories to identify and resolve data quality or procedural concerns and to recommend data quality improvements. The position assigns and conducts data quality reviews and is responsible for ensuring data is uploaded to the Department’s Environmental and Geographic Analysis Database (EGAD) accurately and efficiently. This position also conducts data quality and management duties to support other Department Bureaus/Divisions and State Agencies. Other job duties include: Attending site visits and project team meetings. Assisting with training activities and workshops. Formatting data for inclusion in Department websites and reports. Assisting with the Department Request for Bid process. There will be some remote work opportunities available with this position with management approval and following the DEP’s Telework Policy.

Requirements

A Bachelors’ Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related laboratory science and two (2) years professional level experience in analytical chemistry.
Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of inorganic, organic, and analytical chemistry principles.
Knowledge of laboratory and field chemistry principles, methods, and equipment.
Knowledge of quality assurance and data quality principles.
Knowledge of sample collection and preservation procedures and techniques.
Ability to interpret and evaluate technical data and form valid conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to train and oversee subordinate employees.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work.
Ability to use spreadsheets and other data management programs to display and evaluate field and laboratory data.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

Implementing, coordinating, and overseeing the quality review and management of environmental data for all Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management programs.
Evaluating data quality and environmental monitoring programs (sampling and quality assurance plans) to ensure project data objectives are met, support sound project decisions, and evaluate potential environmental impacts.
Working with Department staff, consultants, and analytical laboratories to identify and resolve data quality or procedural concerns and to recommend data quality improvements.
Assigning and conducting data quality reviews.
Ensuring data is uploaded to the Department’s Environmental and Geographic Analysis Database (EGAD) accurately and efficiently.
Conducting data quality and management duties to support other Department Bureaus/Divisions and State Agencies.
Attending site visits and project team meetings.
Assisting with training activities and workshops.
Formatting data for inclusion in Department websites and reports.
Assisting with the Department Request for Bid process.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
Parental leave – forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account