Environmental Specialist III - 1529 - Augusta

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is hiring an Environmental Specialist III in the Division of Response Services, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management. The position supports the Division Director with planning and oversight of division-wide meetings and interagency meetings and exercises, developing internal division guidance, tracking and managing the division budget, and completing other assigned tasks. During an active emergency response, the position may serve as the Division Director’s second shift in an Incident Command System (ICS) role or at the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The role also assists with management of the SSTS and HOSS databases, reviews and revises database entries for accuracy, and prepares reports requested by the Response Division Director and senior management. It coordinates responses to public requests for information about spill reports and assists with finalizing reports and uploading them to DEP’s DocuWare system. This is a full-time, year-round position based in Augusta, Maine. The posted hourly salary range is $26.57–$37.29, with new hires generally starting at step one. The range reflects potential earnings across nine steps; annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization.

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.
Applicants must submit a Direct Hire Application, cover letter, and detailed résumé. The résumé must include month and year for relevant experience and describe duties and responsibilities; experience that was not full-time must be identified as such.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to design and read complex plans and specifications.
Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive plans, reports, and recommendations.
Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide range of audiences.
Knowledge of the Response Division’s core mission, capabilities, and equipment.
Knowledge of the ICS system and ability to become certified in multiple FEMA ICS trainings.
Experience with budgets involving significant funding for a program or organization.

Responsibilities

Assist the Division Director with planning and oversight of division-wide meetings and meetings and exercises with other agencies.
Develop internal division guidance.
Track and manage the division budget.
Perform other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Serve as the Division Director’s second shift in an ICS role or at the State EOC during an active emergency response.
Assist with management of the SSTS and HOSS databases.
Review and revise database entries to ensure accuracy.
Generate applicable reports as requested by the Response Division Director and senior management.
Coordinate responses to public requests for information regarding spill reports.
Assist with finalizing reports and uploading them to DEP’s DocuWare system.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums of 85%–100%, depending on salary; a 5% employee-only premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 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; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.