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Environmental Licensing Specialist II - Ashland (Preferred) or Bangor

State of Maine

Houlton, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26.16–$36.69 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Environmental Law, Environmental Sciences, Land Development, Land Use, Legal, Licensing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Analysis, Project Planning, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, State Government, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Writing, Willing to Travel, Zoning
LOCATION
Houlton, Maine
POSTED
30+ days ago
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING SPECIALIST II

Opening Date: April 14, 2026

Closing Date: End of day April 28, 2026

Location: Ashland (Preferred) or Bangor

Position Number: 01750-0347

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

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.

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 portions of Maine that are unorganized, or deorganized, areas covering approximately 10.4 million acres. The staff is responsible for permitting, compliance, planning, and administrative functions, operating out of five regional offices (Ashland, East Millinocket, Bangor, Dover-Foxcroft/Greenville, and Wilton) and one central office in Augusta. The Permitting and Compliance (P&C) division provides permitting and compliance assistance to the public, issues permits, conducts field inspections, and enforces the LUPC's standards, among many other duties.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for handling permitting and compliance tasks, including larger, more complex projects primarily in the Northern or Downeast Region. The position may periodically assist with permitting and compliance in other regions, as workloads across the service area fluctuate, and may be asked to assist with planning projects that have a local or regional focus. This position reviews permit applications, enforcement cases, and prepares decision documents. Fulfilling these responsibilities requires travel primarily within either the Northern or Downeast 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. 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 Billie J. Theriault at: Billie.J.Theriault@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 candidates with the following experience:
  • Experience investigating, assessing, and evaluating land use activities for compliance with zoning and/or regulatory requirements.
  • Experience 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.

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