Environmental Specialist III - Presque Isle

State of Maine•Presque Isle, ME

6d•$25 - $36

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to join our office in Presque Isle. This position conducts licensing, compliance and assistance work related to beneficial use activities, and several types of solid waste facilities including landfills, transfer stations, processing facilities and municipal solid waste incinerators. The position also performs compliance and assistance work related to the non-hazardous waste transporter program, the biomedical waste program, and authorization for fire department training burns. The position is currently responsible for approximately 50 licensed sites/projects for the Solid Materials Management Unit, several of which hold multiple separate licenses/activities. The position is also responsible for complaint response and resolution both at unregulated sites and licensed sites/facilities with the coverage area including over 100 municipalities and numerous unorganized townships. The position assists with solid waste training sessions and may assist with other project work throughout the Department as needed. For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Eric Hamlin at: (207) 694-9389 or [email protected]

Requirements

A six (6) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering which includes two (2) years of environmental experience.
Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited educational institution.

Nice To Haves

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to manage several projects with different deadlines at the same time and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
Solid waste and/or regulatory experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conducts licensing, compliance and assistance work related to beneficial use activities
Compliance and assistance work related to the non-hazardous waste transporter program, the biomedical waste program, and authorization for fire department training burns
Responsible for complaint response and resolution both at unregulated sites and licensed sites/facilities with the coverage area including over 100 municipalities and numerous unorganized townships.
Assists with solid waste training sessions and may assist with other project work throughout the Department as needed.

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.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
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.
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.
wellness benefits