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Environmental Licensing Specialist II - Augusta - 1493

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$54,412.80–$76,315.20
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Environmental Law, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, Interpersonal Skills, Interpret Regulations, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Licensing, Natural Resources, Policy Implementation, Process Analysis, Professional Services, Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Regulations, Spatial Data, State Government, Stormwater Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
14 days ago
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The Department of Environmental Protection announces an Environmental Licensing Specialist II vacancy, based in Augusta. This position will focus on licensing responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING SPECIALIST II

Opening Date: June 18, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day July 10, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 08320-1493

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9273

Grade: 25 (Professional/Technical Unit)

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

Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: Guided by overlapping elements of environmental policy and environmental protection, the successful candidate will review development proposals and evaluate whether a project will comply with Maine's environmental protection laws and regulations. This is professional services work involving review of environmental license applications within the Department of Environmental Protection. Responsibilities include analyzing technical and scientific information, drafting decision documents, interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and policies, defending license decisions before legal and administrative bodies, and leading project teams for complex, large, and/or controversial project proposals. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel. This classification is distinguished from the lower-level classification by the increasingly complex and controversial nature of the assignments and by the project planning and management focus of the work, including team-leading/supervising. Work is performed under limited supervision.

There will be remote work opportunities available with this position based on Department guidelines.

For more information specific to the position, please contact Robert L. Green at: (207) 615-2214 or robert.l.green@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 skills and/or experience in:
  • Education that emphasizes concepts and techniques involved in natural resources protection and/or management
  • Strong analytical and writing skills
  • Experience with or knowledge of environmental regulatory programs at the federal, state, and local level, particularly Maine's Site Location of Development Law, Natural Resources Protection Act, and Stormwater Management Law.
  • Demonstrated interest in the implementation of environmental policy
  • GIS/database management/other computer skills
  • Experience in interpersonal relationships and/or customer service in a fast-paced work environment

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-o

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