Environmental Specialist III - Augusta - 083001432 (Anticipated Vacancy)
About The Position
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for an Environmental Specialist III position vacancy within the Division of Water Quality Management, Bureau of Water Quality. This position is a wastewater discharge permit writer. The position reviews applications & drafts wastewater discharge permits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges and overboard discharge permits for a variety of commercial and residential dischargers, as well as other point source dischargers. The position interacts closely with compliance, enforcement, and technical engineering staff in the DWQM and water quality engineers and biologists in the Division of Environmental Assessment (DEA). This position also interacts with federal and state regulatory agencies as well as the regulated community and other interested parties. There will be some remote work opportunities available with this position based upon Department approval and the DEP Telework policy.
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 of the laws and regulations applicable to the design and operations of wastewater treatment facilities.
- Knowledge of water pollution issues and science.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and manage multiple projects.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify and analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and make sound decisions; and to solve problems independently.
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Exceptional skill collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and complete complex projects within established timelines.
- Experience in technical writing.
Responsibilities
- Reviews applications & drafts wastewater discharge permits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges and overboard discharge permits for a variety of commercial and residential dischargers, as well as other point source dischargers.
- Interacts closely with compliance, enforcement, and technical engineering staff in the DWQM and water quality engineers and biologists in the Division of Environmental Assessment (DEA).
- Interacts with federal and state regulatory agencies as well as the regulated community and other interested parties.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State of Maine 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
