Environmental Specialist IV

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV

Opening Date: January 30 2026

Closing Date: End of day February 20 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 00500-0688

Class Code: 9254

Grade: 26 (Supervisory)

Salary: $61214.40 - $86590.40 Per Year*

*(This includes a 2.5% Salary Adjustment)

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry Maine Board of Pesticides Control has a current full-time vacancy based in Augusta. The position will:

• Manage the certification licensing and worker protection programs.
• Provide expertise on current regulations and policies.
• Research and present relevant issues to the public Board.
• Manage the annual EPA Pesticide Programs cooperative agreement grant.
• Develop educational content for presentation to licensees and other audiences.
• Manage and train staff on outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with staff and partners (pesticide applicators pesticide safety education professional manual writer extension specialists and educators) to develop pest management manuals and licensing exams.
• Work with IT personnel on revision and maintenance of the BPC licensing software solution and provide training and support to staff.
• Manage maintenance of electronic outreach platforms and development of relevant posts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of pesticides pesticide use and integrated pest management in agriculture horticulture forestry industrial and residential settings.
• Ability to interpret and draft amendments to regulations and laws related to pesticide use and answer inquiries from pesticide applicators the public and the Board.
• Ability to develop presentations give presentations and train staff to deliver presentations to a diversity of audiences.
• Ability to develop submit and administer program budgets to maintain the annual Federal grant.
• Ability to supervise certification and licensing staff and oversee the work of various programs within the division to ensure effective operations.
• Ability to write reports and press releases.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups on various projects.

For questions specific to the position please contact Alexander Peacock at: or .

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.

Applicants are asked to submit three (3) references along with the cover letter and resume for this position.

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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