Environmental Licensing Specialist I - 1413 - Bangor
Environmental Licensing Specialist I - 1413 - Bangor
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ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING SPECIALIST I
Opening Date:
July 01 2025
Closing Date:
July 21 2025
Location:
Bangor
Position #:
08320-1413
Position Type:
Permanent Full Time
Class Code:
9272
Grade/Salary:
Grade 22 - $47174.40 - $65832.00 Per Year
The Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Land Resources (BLR) announces an Environmental Licensing Specialist I vacancy based in Bangor. This position will focus on licensing responsibilities.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is an entry level position working at the intersection of environmental policy and environmental protection by reviewing development proposals and evaluating whether they comply with Maines environmental protection laws and regulations. You will draft permitting decisions and recommend approval or denial of permit applications or recommend changes needed to meet approval criteria. As part of this evaluation process you will work directly with applicants their consultants and attorneys and participate in pre-application and pre-submission meetings to provide regulatory guidance; you will lead coordination with other State resource agencies to identify and assess potential environmental impacts of proposed development; meet with federal and municipal officials reviewing the same projects; and conduct site visits. You will work with limited oversight as you gain experience. You also will have the opportunity to participate in public meetings public hearings and administrative appeals before the Board of Environmental Protection.
There will be remote work opportunities available with this position based on Department guidelines.
For more information specific to the position please contact Keegan Feero at: or
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education training and/or experience in environmental science or another applicable scientific field and demonstrated experience analyzing and processing permits applications licenses and technical information or demonstrated directly related experience working with environmental laws rules regulations and complex technical evaluations in a scientific and/or legal field.
Preference will be given to candidates with skills and/or experience in:
- Education that emphasizes concepts and techniques involved in natural resources protection and/or management
- Strong analytical and writing skills
- Demonstrated interest in the implementation of environmental policy
- GIS/database management/other computer skills
- Experience in interpersonal relationships and/or customer service in a fast-paced work environment
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 full-time 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 04333-0155. 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:
- Work-Life 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 overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100% of employee-only 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 employee-only 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 employee-only 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 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 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 parentsreceiveforty-two (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 pre-tax 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
