Assistant Environmental Engineer - Two Positions - 1441 and 2130 - Portland/Augusta/Bangor
Assistant Environmental Engineer - Two Positions - 1441 and 2130 - Portland/Augusta/Bangor
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Job Description
ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
(TWO POSITIONS)
Opening Date:
July 02 2025
Closing Date:
August 07 2025
Location:
Portland/Augusta/Bangor*
Position #s:
08320-1441
08330-2130
Position Type:
Permanent Full Time
Class Code:
6320
Grade/Salary:
Grade 22 - $52353.60 - $73073.52 Per Year**
**(This includes the 11% Salary Adjustment)*In the descending order of preference the successful candidate will be based out of Portland Augusta or Bangor DEP office and given the opportunity to telework consistent with DEP policy.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This entry level professional services position is responsible for assisting day-to-day activities of the stormwater engineering team in the Bureau of Land Resources (BLR). The team is primarily responsible for the implementation of the DEPs Stormwater Management Rules (Chapter 500) and reviewing land development projects requiring DEP permits. As an Assistant Environmental Engineer you will evaluate proposed stormwater management plans and systems assess their compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to the oversight of existing stormwater infrastructure across the state. This position involves close collaboration with applicants permit holders company representatives and internal staff to ensure successful and consistent application of Chapter 500 rules.
BLR will provide professional society memberships and other professional development opportunities for the position. This position will be overseen by the environmental engineers of the team as required and supervised by the team leader a senior environmental engineer.
Other job duties include:
- Conducting project reviews in a timely fashion
- Evaluating stormwater problems and communicating solutions to DEP staff contractors and landowners
- Assisting with the training activities and workshops
- Participating in the pre-application pre-submission meetings for the land development projects
For questions specific to the job please contact Kerem Gungor at
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors degree in Environmental Civil Sanitary Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related Engineering field. Related experience may be substituted for education.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: For non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates: Certification of Engineer Intern as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.
Preference will be given to candidates with skills and/or experience in:
- Knowledge of civil and environmental engineering principles and practices pertaining to the management of stormwater (e.g. stormwater modeling computer aided design and drafting).
- Excellent time management communication skills and experience working within tight timelines.
- Familiarity with the stormwater related environmental laws and rules.
- Experience in geographic information system and surveying.
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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