Environmental Specialist IV - 1930 - Augusta
Environmental Specialist IV - 1930 - Augusta
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV
Opening Date:
May 13 2025
Closing Date:
May 30 2025
Location:
Augusta
Position #:
0
Position Type:
Full Time
Class Code:
9254
Grade/Salary:
Grade 26 (Supervisory) $61068.80 $86361.60 Per Year*
*(This includes the 2.25% 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 IV vacancy in Augusta.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This Environmental Specialist IV position is in the Maine DEPs Bureau of Air Quality Planning and Mobile Sources Section. The Planning and Mobile Sources Section managers role within the Division of Licensing and Compliance is to develop implement and oversee regulatory and nonregulatory programs for the Bureau of Air Quality. This position reports to the Director of Licensing and Compliance and works closely with staff throughout the Air Bureau and other state and quasistate agencies. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative analytical written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work closely with professional colleagues on a wide range of issues while managing mobile source related activities and enforcement activities for the Bureau of Air Quality. Key responsibilities of this position include:
- Researching drafting and promulgating air quality regulations and air quality plans along with tracking and ensuring state compliance with federal and state air quality planning requirements.
- Developing budgets and preparing grant applications for federal and other grant funding opportunities and tracking grant programs to ensure program funding and proper resource allocation.
- Providing technical support for crossagency initiatives such as the Maine Climate Council while overseeing the investigation of environmental problems involving stationary area and mobile sources of emissions and developing solutions.
- Managing the Departments regulatory and nonregulatory mobile sources emissions control programs including the onboard diagnostics (OBD) Enhanced Vehicle Inspection Program in Cumberland County the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) programs and antitampering programs. This position also oversees enforcement activities for the Bureau of Air Quality and the development of the onroad emissions inventory.
- Drafting legislation and testimony on air quality related bills and Department comments on federal rulemaking proposals.
Remote work is available for this position and follows the DEP Telework Policy.
For questions specific to the position please contact Eric Kennedy at:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and/or experience:
- Experience implementing environmental regulatory programs at the federal state or local level.
- Experience in grant writing and administration.
- Strong writing and public speaking skills.
- Ability to work effectively with technical staff administrative officials and the public.
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 pays85%100% 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
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