Job Description

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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) announces an Environmental Licensing Specialist II vacancy.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

LAND USE PLANNING COMMISSION - LUPC

ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING SPECIALIST II

Opening Date: July 02, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day July 21, 2026

Location: Wilton

Position Number: 01750-0357

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9273

Grade: 25 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $26.16 - $36.69 Per Hour

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

COMMISSION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission announces an Environmental Licensing Specialist II vacancy. The Land Use Planning Commission is a 9-member citizen board that governs land use planning, permitting, and zoning in the unorganized or de-organized portions of Maine, covering approximately 10.4 million acres. The Commission’s staff is responsible for permitting, compliance, planning, and administrative functions, operating out of five regional offices and one central office in Augusta.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for handling permitting and compliance tasks primarily within the LUPC’s Western Region for larger, more complex projects. The position may periodically assist other regions as workloads across the service area fluctuate and may be asked to assist with planning projects with a local or regional focus.

This position reviews permit applications, enforcement cases, and prepares decision documents. Fulfilling these responsibilities requires travel primarily within the Western Region but also outside of that region to conduct field visits and meet with property owners. It involves inspecting existing development and land uses, assessing technical information, and applying land use standards. This position is a hybrid telework/office position, eligible after the probationary period.

The successful candidate will have experience interacting with and working collaboratively with the public. They will also have knowledge of the laws and rules applicable within the LUPC service area, understand erosion and sediment control methods, and possess the ability to reach logical conclusions and make sound recommendations. Finally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to extract and apply information from technical documents, communicate effectively orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and work collaboratively in a team environment.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Audie Arbo at: (207) 557-2023.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Intermediate education, training and/or experience in environmental science or a related scientific field demonstrating a seasoned ability to analyze and process 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. Experience with caseload oversight is preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:

• Experience investigating, assessing, and evaluating land use activities for compliance with zoning and/or regulatory requirements.
• Experience in effectively communicating regulatory requirements; experience in conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Experience in permit writing and report writing to effectively document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

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 motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for 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 about program requirements
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to 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 the Federal 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 child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness

There's a job and then there's 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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