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Environmental Specialist III - Augusta - 1990

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25.43–$35.68 Per Hour
SKILLS
Auditing, Best Practices, Biology, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Federal Laws and Regulations, Maintain Compliance, Performance Reviews, Physical Science, Pollution Prevention, Quality Management, Regulations, Retirement Plan, State Government, State Laws and Regulations, Stormwater Management, Team Player, Water Quality Testing, Water Resource Management
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
22 days ago
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The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality, Division of Water Quality Management, is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist III vacancy in Augusta.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Opening Date: April 30, 2026

Closing Date: End of day May 14, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 08300-1990

Position Type: Full Time

Class Code: 9253

Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $25.43 - $35.68 Per Hour*

*(This includes a 7.33% Salary Adjustment). This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires start at step 01. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases.

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

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is a stormwater compliance inspector in the Division of Water Quality Management (DWQM). The position requires extensive fieldwork conducting compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Central Maine region based out of Augusta.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
  • Conduct compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Cenntral Maine region
  • Review and comment on Notice of Intent (NOI), Notice of No Exposure (NEC) and Notice of Termination (NOT) forms as well as Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
  • Oversee the Long Creek Watershed stormwater permitting program
  • Complete data entry into the Department's applicable databases
  • Interact closely with other compliance inspectors and enforcement staff in the DWQM as well as federal and state regulatory agencies, the regulated community, and other interested parties

For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Holliday Keen at (207) 242-4649.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A six (6) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering which includes two (2) years of environmental experience. Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited educational institution.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience:
  • Knowledge of water quality laws and regulations
  • Knowledge of stormwater best management practices
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to manage compliance inspections associated with multiple stormwater permits
  • Ability to work as both a team member and independently

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

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