Environmental Specialist III - 1529 - Augusta

About the role

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The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for an Environmental Specialist III position vacancy within the Division of Response Services, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management.

• DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
• ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
• Opening Date: November 06, 2026
• Closing Date: End of the day November 25, 2026
• Location: Augusta
• Position Number: 08330-1529
• Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round
• Class Code: 9253
• Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary

$26.57 - $37.29 Per Hour*

*(This includes a 7.33% Salary Adjustment). This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires generally start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and the authorization of such increases.

Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume

For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

Brief Job Description

The position assists the Division Director with planning and oversight of division-wide meetings and meetings and exercises with other agencies, development of internal division guidance, division budget tracking and management and performing other miscellaneous tasks assigned. The position will also act as the Division Director's second shift in an ICS role or at the state EOC in an active emergency response.

Other core responsibilities include

• Assists with the management of the SSTS and HOSS databases
• Reviews and revises database entries to ensure accuracy and generates applicable reports as requested by the Response Division Director and senior management.
• Coordinates responses to public requests for information regarding spill reports.
• Assists with the finalization of reports and uploading to DEP's DocuWare system.

For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Chris Hopper at or by email at

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skill or experience:

• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to design and read complex plans and specifications
• Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive plans, reports and recommendations
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide range of audiences
• Knowledge of the Response Division's core mission, capabilities, and equipment
• Knowledge of the ICS system and the ability to become certified in multiple FEMA ICS trainings
• Experience with budgets of significant funding for a program or organization

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• 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 ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 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 14.06 % 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.

Additional information

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

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