Environmental Specialist II

State of Maine•Portland, ME

1d•$22 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is an Enforcement and Field Services Inspector for the Field Services Division in the Bureau of Land Resources. This position is responsible for: Supporting the implementation of the Natural Resources Protection Act, Site Location of Development Law, Stormwater Management Law, and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law in the Southern Maine region. Conducting site visits in response to environmental complaints. Making field determinations to confirm the presence of protected natural resources. Performing compliance inspections of licensed activities. Evaluating permit by rule applications. Pursuing formal enforcement actions (including writing letters of warnings, notices of violation, and consent agreements). A key function of the position is problem prevention and problem solving. The position may participate in Board of Environmental Protection presentations, public meetings, and hearings. There will be some remote work opportunities with this position following management approval and the DEP Telework Policy. For more information specific to the position, please contact Dawn Hurd at (207) 816-2724 or [email protected]

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution which includes 15 credit hours of science or engineering courses -OR- a four (4) year combination of education and experience in an environmental science or related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or knowledge of the concepts and techniques involved in natural resources protection and/or management.
Experience with or knowledge of environmental regulatory programs at the federal, state, or local level.
Field work experience in identifying natural resources or furtherance of the administration of a regulatory program.
Experience with customer service in a fast-paced work environment.
GIS/database management/other computer skills

Responsibilities

Supporting the implementation of the Natural Resources Protection Act, Site Location of Development Law, Stormwater Management Law, and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law in the Southern Maine region.
Conducting site visits in response to environmental complaints.
Making field determinations to confirm the presence of protected natural resources.
Performing compliance inspections of licensed activities.
Evaluating permit by rule applications.
Pursuing formal enforcement actions (including writing letters of warnings, notices of violation, and consent agreements).
Participate in Board of Environmental Protection presentations, public meetings, and hearings.

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.