Oil Hazard Material Specialist II - Augusta - 1447

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

2d•$51,688 - $72,467•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides project management and field services for petroleum contaminated site cleanup. Specifically, the role serves as a field team leader during follow up cleanup and extended remediation activities after initial spill response, providing technical expertise and oversight for field investigations and remedial actions. Work includes statewide administration of contracts, reviewing technical reports, preparing and approving work plans, completing site closure documentation, and supervising contractors during field operations. Responsibilities also include monitoring current and past cases, developing site safety and implementation plans, collecting environmental samples to support remedial decisions, and evaluating treatment systems to ensure effective operation and regulatory compliance. The position utilizes field-screening instruments to support site characterization and maintain safe working conditions. The duties of this position may require the use of personal protective equipment, inclusive of wearing a respirator during inspection and sampling activities. Additionally, the role coordinates drilling and remediation service contracts, manages procurement and funding activities, approves invoices, oversees contract renewals, and collaborates with department staff and the Underground Storage Tank Unit to support statewide environmental response and remediation objectives.

Requirements

A Bachelors’ Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, or other physical science.
Three (3) years’ experience in investigation, monitoring, or inspection work in an environmental science field.
At least one (1) year dealing with oil and hazardous materials technologies.
Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Project management – coordinating cleanup activities and contractor work.
Petroleum knowledge – technologies, treatment systems, and regulations.
Technical report review – evaluating consultant reports and preparing work plans.
Effective communication – in both field and administrative settings.

Responsibilities

Provide project management and field services for petroleum contaminated site cleanup.
Serve as a field team leader during follow-up cleanup and extended remediation activities after initial spill response.
Provide technical expertise and oversight for field investigations and remedial actions.
Administer contracts statewide.
Review technical reports.
Prepare and approve work plans.
Complete site closure documentation.
Supervise contractors during field operations.
Monitor current and past cases.
Develop site safety and implementation plans.
Collect environmental samples to support remedial decisions.
Evaluate treatment systems to ensure effective operation and regulatory compliance.
Utilize field-screening instruments to support site characterization and maintain safe working conditions.
Coordinate drilling and remediation service contracts.
Manage procurement and funding activities.
Approve invoices.
Oversee contract renewals.
Collaborate with department staff and the Underground Storage Tank Unit to support statewide environmental response and remediation objectives.

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 (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes at least 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)