Environmental Specialist III - 1943 Augusta
Environmental Specialist III - 1943 Augusta
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
Opening Date:
April 24 2025
Closing Date:
May 07 2025
Location:
Augusta
Position #:
0
Position Type:
Full Time
Class Code:
9253
Grade/Salary:
Grade 23 $25.43 $35.68 Per Hour*
*(This includes the 7.33 Salary Adjustment)*This is earning potential over the course of nine steps new hires start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases.
The Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Air Quality is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist III vacancy in Augusta.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This Environmental Specialist III position in the Licensing and Compliance Division of the Bureau of Air Quality is primarily responsible for data processing data analysis and data management within the Emissions Inventory Section. The responsibilities of the position are broad and include:
- Collection tabulation and dissemination of air emissions inventory data
- Review of emission inventory submissions from licensed facilities
- Review of various emissions inventory compilations and modelled data
- Emission factor research
- Data analysis related to emissions inventories and special projects
- Determination and display of outliers and trends statistical analysis control charting and data visualization
- Tasks related to data quality assurance and quality control
- Report writing
This position reports to the Emissions Inventory Section Manager and works closely with staff throughout the Air Bureau. Technical writing skills are essential to this position along with a strong background in data analysis and the management of large data sets.
For more information on the specifics of the position please contact Allison Montgomery 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 applicants with the following skills or experience:
- Experience with data analysis; software such as SAS JMP R MATLAB and Microsoft Excel; and databases such as Microsoft Access SQL and Oracle
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively orally and in writing
- Experience balancing tasks related to multiple projects in a fastpaced working environment
- Experience coordinating the work of project teams particularly technical staff working on unique aspects of environmental projects in order to meet project deadlines
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 a detailed 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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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
