Environmental Specialist III (Senior Enforcement and Field Services Inspector) - 1101 - Presque Isle
About The Position
The Department of Environmental Protection is hiring an Environmental Specialist III to serve as a Senior Enforcement and Field Services Inspector in the Field Services Division of the Bureau of Land Resources. Based in Presque Isle, this position supports implementation of the Natural Resources Protection Act, Site Location of Development Law, Stormwater Management Law, and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law in Northern Maine. The work emphasizes preventing and solving environmental problems and may include participation in Board of Environmental Protection presentations, public meetings, and hearings.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with or knowledge of concepts and techniques involved in natural resources protection and/or management.
- Experience with or knowledge of environmental regulatory programs at the federal, state, or local level.
- Field work experience identifying natural resources or supporting administration of a regulatory program.
- Customer service experience in a fast-paced work environment.
- GIS, database management, or other computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site visits in response to environmental complaints.
- Make field determinations to confirm the presence of protected natural resources.
- Perform compliance inspections of licensed activities.
- Evaluate permit-by-rule applications.
- Pursue formal enforcement actions, including written warning letters, notices of violations, and consent agreements.
- Support implementation of applicable environmental laws and regulations in the Northern Maine region.
- Participate in Board of Environmental Protection presentations, public meetings, and hearings as needed.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
- State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums, covering 85%–100% depending on salary; dependent coverage details are available in the State's premium chart.
- A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for qualifying participation.
- State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- State contribution of 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
- 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 also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
