Environmental Specialist III - 1812
About The Position
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for an Environmental Specialist III position vacancy out of the department’s Eastern Maine Regional Office in Bangor. This position in the Department’s Solid Materials Management Unit conducts licensing, compliance and technical assistance work related to beneficial use activities and 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 Department’s non-hazardous waste transporter program, biomedical waste program, and authorizations for fire department training burns. The position provides program coverage for over 100 municipalities and is currently responsible for over 50 licensed sites/projects. Additionally, the position is responsible for complaint response and resolution both at unregulated sites and licensed sites or facilities. The position also assists with solid waste training sessions and may assist with other project work throughout the Department as needed.
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
- Knowledge and/or experience specific to solid waste management
- Experience preparing or reviewing applications under local, state, or federal requirements.
- Experience working with a variety of parties, such as the general public, municipal officials, the regulated community, and special interest groups.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in the transfer of technical information to non-technical people.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems independently.
- Experience balancing time-sensitive tasks related to multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and some familiarity with ArcGIS.
Responsibilities
- Conducts licensing, compliance and technical assistance work related to beneficial use activities and solid waste facilities including landfills, transfer stations, processing facilities and municipal solid waste incinerators.
- Performs compliance and assistance work related to the Department’s non-hazardous waste transporter program, biomedical waste program, and authorizations for fire department training burns.
- Provides program coverage for over 100 municipalities and is currently responsible for over 50 licensed sites/projects.
- Responsible for complaint response and resolution both at unregulated sites and licensed sites or facilities.
- Assists with solid waste training sessions.
- May assist with other project work throughout the Department as needed.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
