Environmental Licensing Specialist I - 1289 - Portland
About The Position
The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Resources, is hiring a junior-level project manager in Portland to review development proposals and assess whether they comply with Maine environmental protection laws and regulations. The role focuses on environmental licensing. The specialist drafts permitting decisions and recommends approving or denying permit applications, or identifies changes needed to meet approval criteria. The position works directly with applicants, consultants, and attorneys and participates in pre-application and pre-submission meetings to provide regulatory guidance. The specialist coordinates with State resource agencies to identify and assess potential environmental impacts, meets with federal and municipal officials reviewing the same projects, and conducts site visits. Work is performed with limited oversight as experience is gained. There may also be opportunities to participate in public meetings, public hearings, and administrative appeals before the Board of Environmental Protection. Some remote work may be available with management approval and in accordance with the DEP Telework Policy.
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, or directly related experience working with environmental laws, rules, regulations, and complex technical evaluations in a scientific and/or legal field.
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, and/or other computer skills.
- Experience with 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 and provide regulatory guidance at pre-application and pre-submission meetings.
- Coordinate 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 at least 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; dependent coverage may also be subsidized.
- A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for eligible participants.
- The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- The State contributes 14.06% of pay to 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 through the State's qualified-employer status.
- 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 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
