Environmental Specialist III (Certification & Licensing Specialist-Pesticides) - Augusta - 0747
About The Position
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC), has a current full-time vacancy for a Certification and Licensing Specialist based in Augusta. This position plays a key role in advancing the BPC's mission to protect public health, the environment, and Maine’s natural resources by promoting pesticide stewardship through education, outreach, and regulatory support. The State of Maine is a qualified employer for the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program. Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness and is committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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
- Experience in agricultural production
- Experience in pesticide application
- Experience with business software solutions
- Experience with GIS training
Responsibilities
- Delivering high-quality training programs for certified pesticide applicators, licensees, and the public.
- Assisting with preparing, updating, and maintaining educational materials, training manuals, and certification examinations to ensure content remains current and effective.
- Developing and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
- Assisting with scheduling and proctoring certification and licensing examinations.
- Promoting compliance with the Federal Worker Protection Standard by providing outreach and training to the regulated community.
- Responding to inquiries from the public and regulated community and providing guidance on certification and licensing requirements and pesticide regulations.
- Enhancing online continuing education opportunities tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of pesticide use sectors.
- Reviewing and processing licensing applications and assisting with the issuance and renewal of licenses.
- Performing other related duties in support of the BPC's certification and licensing program and serving as a resource to the public.
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 (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% 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
- Additional, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
- 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
