Assistant Environmental Engineer - 1944 Augusta
Assistant Environmental Engineer - 1944 Augusta
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ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
Opening Date:
March 04 2025
Closing Date:
March 19 2025
Location:
Augusta
Position #:
0
Position Type:
Full Time
Class Code:
6320
Grade/Salary:
Grade 22 $52353.60 $73070.40 Per Year*
*(This includes the 11 Salary Adjustment)The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates to fill an Assistant Environmental Engineer position within the Bureau of Air Qualitys Division of Licensing & Compliance in Augusta.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This entrylevel environmental engineering position in the Licensing and Compliance Division of the Bureau of Air Quality is responsible for reviewing and processing air emission license applications for industrial commercial and institutional facilities throughout the state in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations; conducting compliance assistance activities; writing reviewing and analyzing technical reports; and participating in rule making activities as assigned. The position interfaces with facilities and their consultants staff from the Bureau of Air Quality and from other bureaus in the Department the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the public and other interested parties.
Tasks may include:
- Engineering calculations of air emission rates and limits
- Evaluation of proposed pollution control methods for emission units and processes
- Entering and maintaining relevant data within databases
- Site visits to licensed sources
- Researching drafting and reviewing air rules
- Other related tasks
For more information specific to the position please contact Jane Gilbert at.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors degree in Environmental Civil Sanitary Mechanical or Chemical Engineering; or a related Engineering field. Related experience may be substituted for education.
An example of a related engineering field would be Bioengineering.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: For candidates that are nonengineering college graduates or nondegreed candidates: Certification of EngineerinTraining as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Knowledge/experience in combustion and air pollution control technology and air quality laws and regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including Business English grammar and spelling necessary to organize and effectively present ideas to the intended audience.
- Accomplished in using computer programs (e.g. Microsoft office products email Intranet/internet and other software) and equipment.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the APPLY button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not fulltime employment should be identified as such.
If you cant apply online and you require a paper application please download and print one here: Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume before the closing date to: Natural Resources Service Center c/o Kristin McCamish 32 Blossom Lane Marquardt Building Augusta ME. Please be sure that the title and position number of the job you are applying for is included.
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85100 of employeeonly premiums $11196.96$13172.88 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes13.29 of payto 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 pretax to help pay for outofpocket 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 theFederal 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 childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefortytwo 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Theres a job and then theres 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.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
