Environmental Licensing Specialist I - 1289 - Portland
About The Position
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Resources, is hiring a junior-level project manager to review development proposals and assess compliance with Maine environmental protection laws and regulations. The specialist drafts permitting decisions and recommends approving or denying permit applications, or identifies changes needed to meet approval criteria. The role works with applicants, consultants, attorneys, State resource agencies, and federal and municipal officials, and includes pre-application and pre-submission meetings, coordination on potential environmental impacts, and site visits. The specialist works with limited oversight as experience grows and may participate in public meetings, public hearings, and administrative appeals before the Board of Environmental Protection. Some remote work may be available with management approval under the DEP Telework Policy. This is a permanent, full-time, year-round position based in Portland, Maine. The salary range is $49,296.00–$68,785.60 per year across nine steps; new hires generally start at step one, and annual step increases depend on successful performance reviews and authorization. Applicants must submit a Direct Hire Application, cover letter, and detailed resume. Relevant experience on the resume must include month and year, duties and responsibilities, and whether work was less than full time.
Requirements
- Education, training, and/or experience in environmental science or another applicable scientific field, with demonstrated experience analyzing and processing permits, applications, licenses, and technical information; or demonstrated directly related experience working with environmental laws, rules, regulations, and complex technical evaluations in a scientific and/or legal field.
- Submit a Direct Hire Application, cover letter, and detailed resume.
- Include month and year for relevant experience on the resume, describe duties and responsibilities for each position, and identify any experience that was not full-time employment.
Nice To Haves
- Education emphasizing concepts and techniques involved in natural resources protection and/or management.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
- Demonstrated interest in the implementation of environmental policy.
- GIS, database management, or other computer skills.
- Experience in interpersonal relationships and/or customer service in a fast-paced work environment.
Responsibilities
- Review development proposals and evaluate compliance with Maine environmental protection laws and regulations.
- Draft permitting decisions and recommend approval or denial of permit applications, or recommend changes needed to meet approval criteria.
- Work with applicants, consultants, and attorneys, including participating in pre-application and pre-submission meetings to provide regulatory guidance.
- Lead coordination with State resource agencies to identify and assess potential environmental impacts of proposed development.
- Meet with federal and municipal officials reviewing the same projects.
- Conduct site visits.
- Participate in public meetings, public hearings, and administrative appeals before the Board of Environmental Protection.
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 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System on behalf of the employee.
- Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness through the State as a qualified employer.
- Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
- Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary pre-tax deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
