Environmental Specialist IV - 1802 - Augusta
About The Position
The Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Resource Administration is hiring an Environmental Specialist IV to supervise the Department-wide Collections & Cost Recovery (CCR) Unit in Augusta. The unit handles billing, collections, and resolution of environmental damage claims across Department program areas. The position reviews the unit’s recommendations and final work products for clarity and consistency with statutes, rules, and established policies. It represents the Department at public hearings and meetings as needed and negotiates resolutions of complex situations. The role interacts with the public and regulated industry, sometimes in stressful and time-sensitive circumstances, and oversees case tracking and record-keeping. The Environmental Specialist IV assists the Division Director in developing policies and guidance for unit staff and identifying and implementing efficiencies in cost recovery and billing. The position also oversees third-party damage claims and eligible cleanup costs resulting from oil discharges, and provides guidance and training to Department staff regarding the Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund Program.
Requirements
- Eight years of combined education and/or experience in environmental science or a related area.
- At least two years of supervisory or program management/administration experience.
- Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing guidance and assistance to potential applicants to federal, state, or local programs.
- Experience applying federal and state laws and rules concerning management of petroleum products or hazardous substances.
- Experience interviewing potential responsible parties and investigating releases of petroleum or other hazardous substances.
- Experience working with interested parties, including other state agencies, the public, municipalities, the regulated community, and legal counsel.
- Experience in collections or account management.
- Excellent judgment and independent management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize cases.
- Documented ability to stay organized and maintain official records in accordance with Department record-keeping practices.
- Experience communicating technical information orally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the Department-wide Collections & Cost Recovery Unit.
- Review unit recommendations and final work products for clarity and consistency with statutes, rules, and established policies.
- Represent the Department at public hearings and meetings as needed.
- Negotiate resolutions of complex situations.
- Oversee tracking and proper record-keeping of cases.
- Assist the Division Director with developing policies and guidance for unit staff.
- Identify and implement efficiencies in the Department’s cost recovery and billing efforts.
- Oversee third-party damage claims and eligible cleanup costs resulting from oil discharges.
- Provide guidance and training to Department staff regarding the Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund Program.
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, and partial dependent coverage.
- A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participation in the program, subject to requirements.
- State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- State contribution of 14.06% of pay to MainePERS.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
