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Environmental Specialist III - Augusta - 2204 (Anticipated Vacancy)

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25.43–$35.68 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Biology, Data Collection, Environmental Work, Organizational Skills, Physical Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Programs, Professional Services, Program Evaluation, Recycling, State Government, Stewardship, Sustainability, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Waste Management
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
30+ days ago
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Do you enjoy interesting and challenging work in the environmental field? Do you enjoy working with diverse groups of professionals and other stakeholders, while making a difference throughout the State of Maine?

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist III vacancy in Augusta.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date: May 06, 2026

Closing Date: End of day May 19, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 08300-2204

Position Type: Permanent 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 will start at step 01. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases.

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

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is professional services work involved in the development and implementation of programs overseen by the Department's Sustainability Unit. This position will work closely with another Environmental Specialist III position to continue implementation and administration of the stewardship program for packaging program and may also assist other stewardship and recycling programs within the Unit. Continued implementation will include participation in the selection of the stewardship organization ("SO") and provide oversight of the selected SO. Administration and enforcement of the program will require working with staff, stakeholders, and the SO to provide education and outreach statewide; facilitate municipal participation and municipal data collection; provide compliance assistance to producers and other program stakeholders; provide oversight, administration, and enforcement of alternative collection programs; organize, schedule, and facilitate ongoing stakeholder meetings for annual program processes; develop, analyze, and review annual reports from program participants as well as assist with the development of the program's own annual report and ongoing program assessment.

Work is performed under limited supervision; however, this position works closely with another Environmental Specialist III position assigned to the program. For more information about the program, visit the Department's website: https://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/recycle/epr.html

For more information on the specifics of this position, please contact Brian Beneski at: (207) 592-0248 or Brian.Beneski@maine.gov

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:
  • Knowledge of Maine's municipal solid waste management programs and systems.
  • Knowledge of extended producer responsibility and product stewardship programs.
  • Proficiency in understanding, interpreting, and synthesizing information from multiple, complex texts to infer meaning and draw conclusions.
  • Clear written and verbal communication.
  • Sound judgement and decision making.
  • Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and action.
  • Cooperative and collaborative.
  • Organized with good time management skills.

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,

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