Environmental Specialist IV
About The Position
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is recruiting to fill the position of Environmental Specialist IV (Pesticides) in Augusta, Maine. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Board of Pesticides Control, has a current full-time vacancy based in Augusta. The position will: Manage the certification, licensing and worker protection programs. Provide expertise on current regulations and policies. Research and present relevant issues to the public Board. Manage the annual EPA Pesticide Programs cooperative agreement grant. Develop educational content for presentation to licensees and other audiences. Manage and train staff on outreach efforts. Collaborate with staff and partners (pesticide applicators, pesticide safety education professional, manual writer, extension specialists and educators) to develop pest management manuals and licensing exams. Work with IT personnel on revision and maintenance of the BPC licensing software solution and provide training and support to staff. Manage maintenance of electronic outreach platforms and development of relevant posts.
Requirements
- Knowledge of pesticides, pesticide use and integrated pest management in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, industrial and residential settings.
- Ability to interpret and draft amendments to regulations and laws related to pesticide use, and answer inquiries from pesticide applicators, the public and the Board.
- Ability to develop presentations, give presentations, and train staff to deliver presentations, to a diversity of audiences.
- Ability to develop, submit and administer program budgets to maintain the annual Federal grant.
- Ability to supervise certification and licensing staff and oversee the work of various programs within the division to ensure effective operations.
- Ability to write reports and press releases.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups on various projects.
- An eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental science or related area which includes at least two (2) years of supervisory or program management/administration experience.
- Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework.
Responsibilities
- Manage the certification, licensing and worker protection programs.
- Provide expertise on current regulations and policies.
- Research and present relevant issues to the public Board.
- Manage the annual EPA Pesticide Programs cooperative agreement grant.
- Develop educational content for presentation to licensees and other audiences.
- Manage and train staff on outreach efforts.
- Collaborate with staff and partners (pesticide applicators, pesticide safety education professional, manual writer, extension specialists and educators) to develop pest management manuals and licensing exams.
- Work with IT personnel on revision and maintenance of the BPC licensing software solution and provide training and support to staff.
- Manage maintenance of electronic outreach platforms and development of relevant posts.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
- Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive 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– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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