Environmental Specialist III - 1812

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The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for an Environmental Specialist III position vacancy out of the department's Eastern Maine Regional Office in Bangor.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Opening Date: July 27, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day August 07, 2026

Location: Bangor

Position Number: 08300-1812

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

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 position in the Department's Solid Materials Management Unit conducts licensing, compliance and technical assistance work related to beneficial use activities and solid waste facilities including landfills, transfer stations, processing facilities and municipal solid waste incinerators. The position also performs compliance and assistance work related to the Department's non-hazardous waste transporter program, biomedical waste program, and authorizations for fire department training burns. The position provides program coverage for over 100 municipalities and is currently responsible for over 50 licensed sites/projects. Additionally, the position is responsible for complaint response and resolution both at unregulated sites and licensed sites or facilities. The position also assists with solid waste training sessions and may assist with other project work throughout the Department as needed.

For more information on the specifics of this position, please contact Eric Hamlin at: (207) 694-9389.

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 and/or experience specific to solid waste management
• Experience preparing or reviewing applications under local, state, or federal requirements.
• Experience working with a variety of parties, such as the general public, municipal officials, the regulated community, and special interest groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in the transfer of technical information to non-technical people.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems independently.
• Experience balancing time-sensitive tasks related to multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and some familiarity with ArcGIS.

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.
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