Job Description

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The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, has a vacancy for an Environmental Licensing Specialist II in Augusta, Maine.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING SPECIALIST II

Opening Date: August 17, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day August 28, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 08320-1571

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9273

Grade: 25 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 Per Year*

* This is the earning potential over the course of nine steps. Annual step increases are dependent on obtaining successful performance reviews and the authorization to issue such increases.

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

*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: This position conducts licensing, compliance, investigative, and assistance work related to agronomic utilization and beneficial use activities as well as composting, anaerobic digestion, septage and sludge management, solid waste storage, and solid waste processing facilities. This includes a combination of administration, planning, project management, remedial activities, and outreach assignments.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and processing license applications
• Conducting compliance inspections
• Providing regulatory and technical assistance
• Investigating complaints and managing enforcement actions
• Presenting information in public settings
• Managing and coordinating fieldwork
• Drafting scopes of services and contracts for investigative work and site management.

This position combines office work and field activity. The position collaborates with staff throughout the Department to determine corrective actions, establish preventative measures and achieve environmental compliance. The position also assists with other project work as needed as well as serves as a project manager with the Department’s ongoing PFAS investigation of sludge and septage land application sites. In this capacity, the position manages investigations, conducts research of historically licensed activities, handles public inquiries, compiles, and distributes sampling data, and develops, executes, and tracks contracts. Work is performed under limited supervision.

For questions specific to the job, please contact Margaret Watson-Pierce at: margaret.watson-pierce@maine.gov

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 those with at least six (6) years of education/experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering.

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 ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 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 14.06% 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.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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