Environmental Licensing Specialist I - Augusta - 2011
About The Position
This position will focus on licensing responsibilities within the Department of Environmental Protection. The successful candidate will review development proposals and evaluate whether a project will comply with Maine’s environmental protection laws and regulations. This is professional services work involving review of environmental license applications. Responsibilities include analyzing technical and scientific information, drafting decision documents, and interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and policies. As part of this evaluation process, you will work directly with applicants, their consultants and attorneys and participate in pre-application and pre-submission meetings to provide regulatory guidance; you will lead coordination with other State resource agencies to identify and assess potential environmental impacts of proposed development; meet with federal and municipal officials reviewing the same projects; and conduct site visits. You will work with limited oversight as you gain experience. You also will have the opportunity to participate in public meetings, public hearings, and administrative appeals before the Board of Environmental Protection. There will be remote work opportunities available with this position based on Department guidelines.
Requirements
- Education, training and/or experience in environmental science or another applicable scientific field.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing and processing permits, applications, licenses, and technical information.
- Demonstrated directly related experience working with environmental laws, rules, regulations, and complex technical evaluations in a scientific and/or legal field.
Nice To Haves
- Education that emphasizes 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/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’s environmental protection laws and regulations.
- Analyze technical and scientific information.
- Draft decision documents.
- Interpret laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
- Work directly with applicants, their consultants and attorneys.
- Participate in pre-application and pre-submission meetings to provide regulatory guidance.
- Lead coordination with other 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
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes at least 14.11% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for welcoming a child)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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