Environmental Licensing Specialist II - Two (2) Positions - 2181 and 1822 - Portland

State of Maine•Portland, OR

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Resources, is hiring two Environmental Licensing Specialist II employees in Portland, Maine. Guided by environmental policy and protection objectives, the successful candidate reviews development proposals and evaluates whether projects comply with Maine environmental protection laws and regulations. The role drafts permitting decisions and recommends approval or denial of permit applications, including identifying changes needed for an application to meet approval criteria. The specialist works with applicants and their consultants, and sometimes with the public; participates in pre-application and pre-submission meetings to provide regulatory guidance; coordinates with State natural resource agencies to identify and assess potential environmental impacts; meets with federal and municipal officials reviewing the same projects; and conducts site visits. Oversight decreases as the employee gains experience. The position may also involve 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

Intermediate education, training, and/or experience in environmental science or a related scientific field demonstrating a seasoned ability to analyze and process 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.
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

Experience with caseload oversight.
Education emphasizing concepts and techniques involved in natural resources protection and/or management.
Strong analytical and writing skills.
Experience with or knowledge of environmental regulatory programs at the federal, state, and local levels, particularly Maine's Site Location of Development Law, Natural Resources Protection Act, and Stormwater Management Law.
Demonstrated interest in implementing 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.
Determine when application or project changes are needed to meet approval criteria.
Work directly with applicants and consulting teams, and occasionally with the general public.
Participate in pre-application and pre-submission meetings to provide regulatory guidance.
Coordinate with State natural resource agencies to identify and assess potential environmental impacts of proposed developments.
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 or more 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 is also available.
A 5% health insurance premium credit for participation, subject to program requirements.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
The State contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
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 status as a qualified employer.
Employee assistance program 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.