Environmental Specialist III (Assistant Shoreland Zoning Coordinator) - 200025284 - Augusta
About The Position
The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Resources, is hiring an Environmental Specialist III to perform shoreland zoning duties in its Augusta office. The position oversees implementation of the Mandatory Shoreland Zoning Act in Central Maine. Duties include conducting site visits and trainings, evaluating municipal ordinances, assisting municipalities, pursuing formal enforcement actions, and helping administer the Municipal Shoreline Protection Legal Fund. The specialist communicates regulatory information to a wide range of audiences, provides customer service, ensures timely and consistent handling of shoreland zoning issues, and assists with drafting guidance documents and rules. The role involves teamwork and coordination with managers in other regional offices, and calls for strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time and allows partial telework with management approval.
Requirements
- A six-year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, or physical science, or engineering, including two years of environmental experience.
- Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited educational institution.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with or knowledge of 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.
- GIS/database management and computer skills, including PowerPoint, Access, and publishing software.
- Field work experience identifying natural resources, including wetland identification, or furtherance of the administration of a regulatory program.
- Experience in interpersonal relationships and/or customer service in a fast-paced work environment.
- Experience training others and public presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Oversee implementation of the Mandatory Shoreland Zoning Act in Central Maine.
- Conduct site visits and shoreland zoning trainings.
- Evaluate municipal ordinances and assist municipalities.
- Pursue formal enforcement actions.
- Assist in administering the Municipal Shoreline Protection Legal Fund.
- Communicate regulatory information to a wide variety of audiences and provide excellent customer service.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent action on shoreland zoning issues.
- Assist with drafting guidance documents and rules.
- Work as part of a team and coordinate and collaborate with managers in other regional offices.
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; dependent coverage is also available.
- A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for qualifying participation.
- The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- The State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS 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.
- Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
- Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, with possible additional unpaid leave 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
