Conservation Aide (Overboard Discharge) - Seasonal - 1286

Department of Environmental Protection•Augusta, GA

22d•$16 - $19

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Quality Management, is accepting applications to fill a seasonal position for a Conservation Aide in the Augusta region. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CONSERVATION AIDE (OVERBOARD DISCHARGE) There are two open seasonal conservation aide positions out of Augusta (1781 and 1286). If you wish to apply for both you will need to do so as separate applications. Conservation Aides assist the OBD Inspection Coordinator with inspections of Overboard Discharge (OBD) treatment systems throughout Maine. OBD systems are specialized wastewater treatment systems that treat household or commercial sewage and then discharge the treated effluent to a receiving water body. Duties include using a state vehicle to travel throughout Maine—mostly coastal areas, locating and accessing OBD systems; inspection and documentation of system conditions; meeting with/contact owners about their systems’ operations; coordinate with service contractors to facilitate repair work; follow up on failed inspections; and data entry/management.

Requirements

Knowledge and/or experience in conservation work and/or a high school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Valid Maine Class C driver’s license or better
Previous experience performing OBD system inspections and familiarity with the DEP Water Program database(s)
Knowledge of biology, chemistry, engineering, ecology, marine sciences, and mechanical equipment maintenance

Responsibilities

Using a state vehicle to travel throughout Maine—mostly coastal areas
Locating and accessing OBD systems
Inspection and documentation of system conditions
Meeting with/contact owners about their systems’ operations
Coordinate with service contractors to facilitate repair work
Follow up on failed inspections
Data entry/management

Benefits

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 14.11% 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 fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .