Environmental Specialist IV Anticipated Vacancy

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

(LAND USE PLANNING COMMISSION)

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date: December 11 2025

Closing Date: End of day January 09 2026 (EXTENDED)

Location: Dover-Foxcroft Augusta or Bangor

Position Number: 01750-7406

Class Code: 9254

Grade: 26 (Supervisory)

Salary: $61068.80 - $86361.60 Per Year*

*(This includes a 2.25% Salary Adjustment)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a professional services position that works directly with the Permitting and Compliance Manager and the Environmental Licensing Supervisors (ELS) as part of the divisions management team to administer the Commissions permitting compliance and enforcement programs. Specifically this position leads the LUPC Enforcement Unit including implementing enforcement policy and setting enforcement priorities. The Enforcement Coordinator:

• Assists the Manager and other supervisors in administering the Commissions compliance program
• Develops in coordination with the Manager and Director procedural and policy changes to improve the implementation of applicable laws and rules and to improve the service provided to the public
• Manages complex enforcement cases
• Supervises the Enforcement staff who will be responsible for resolving complex enforcement cases
• Oversees enforcement activities carried out by the regional staff who will be responsible for resolving less complex enforcement cases
• Ensures consistent and equitable enforcement of the Commissions standards across regional offices by setting enforcement priorities working with and training regional staff
• Conduct public meetings and assist with rule-making proceedings. This may involve travel and evening meetings
• Responds to public inquiries and resolves problems
• Presents enforcement material to the Commission at public meetings and hearings
• Maintains regular contact with other State agencies to ensure consistency in policy rules and statutes

For questions specific to the position please contact Audie T. Arbo 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 applicants who demonstrate the following:

• Familiarity with the Commissions Land Use Districts and Standards and knowledge of state and federal agency regulations that intersect with them.
• Ability to analyze complex submittals and on-the-ground situations to assess compliance with the Commissions standards.
• Experience working constructively with the public explaining rules resolving enforcement matters using de-escalation tactics and defusing tense situations.
• Understanding of best management practices for construction and environmental protection.
• Experience in creating and implementing ordinances regulations and legislation.
• Experience creating and implementing training and resource tools.
• Analytical detail-oriented thinker with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in personnel management inter-agency coordination and the creation and maintenance of effective working relationships.

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 using 13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. 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 ($11857.68-$13950.24 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium 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 ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes14.11%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 aboutadditional 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.

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