Oil & Hazard Material Specialist II Augusta 1447 Extended

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

OIL & HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPECIALIST II

Opening Date: July 31 2026

Closing Date: End of day August 21 2026 (EXTENDED)

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 08330-1447

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9258

Grade: 24 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $51688.00 - $72467.20 Per Year*

*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.

Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application Cover Letter and detailed Resume.*

*In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: Join the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and help protect Maines communities public health and natural resources through the investigation and cleanup of petroleum-contaminated sites. This position offers a rewarding combination of field work project management technical problem-solving and collaboration with environmental professionals across the state.

The Oil & Hazardous Materials Specialist II serves as the Departments project manager for complex long-term remediation projects involving petroleum-contaminated sites. Working closely with environmental contractors consultants municipalities responsible parties and state and federal agencies the successful candidate oversees site investigations evaluates environmental data develops and reviews technical work plans and helps ensure remediation activities meet regulatory requirements while achieving effective protective cleanup outcomes.

This position provides a dynamic balance of office and field work. Responsibilities include conducting site inspections collecting environmental samples operating field screening equipment reviewing technical reports evaluating remedial alternatives and monitoring cleanup progress. The successful candidate collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical science-based solutions provides technical guidance throughout the remediation process and helps ensure cleanup activities effectively protect public health groundwater resources and Maines environment.

In addition to managing environmental remediation projects the Specialist coordinates environmental service contracts supports procurement and project funding activities reviews contractor deliverables and invoices and works collaboratively with the Departments Underground Storage Tanks Unit and other program staff to support statewide environmental cleanup and response efforts. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by restoring contaminated properties protecting vital natural resources and serving the people of Maine.

For questions specific to the position please contact Chris Sparacio at

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science Chemistry Geology or other physical science and three (3) years experience in investigation monitoring or inspection work in an environmental science field including at least one (1) year dealing with oil and hazardous materials technologies. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Currently this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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 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 ($12213.60-$14369.04 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 contributes14.06%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 leaveis 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.

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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