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The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for an Environmental Specialist III position vacancy within the Division of Response Services, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
Opening Date: November 06, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day November 25, 2026
Location: Augusta
Position Number: 08330-1529
Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round
Class Code: 9253
Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical Unit)
Salary: $26.57 - $37.29 Per Hour*
*(This includes a 7.33% Salary Adjustment). This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires generally start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and the authorization of such increases.
Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter , and a detailed Resume**
**For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The position assists the Division Director with planning and oversight of division-wide meetings and meetings and exercises with other agencies, development of internal division guidance, division budget tracking and management and performing other miscellaneous tasks assigned. The position will also act as the Division Director’s second shift in an ICS role or at the state EOC in an active emergency response.
Other core responsibilities include:
Assists with the management of the SSTS and HOSS databases
Reviews and revises database entries to ensure accuracy and generates applicable reports as requested by the Response Division Director and senior management.
Coordinates responses to public requests for information regarding spill reports.
Assists with the finalization of reports and uploading to DEP's DocuWare system.
For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Chris Hopper at 207-816-0133 or by email at christopher.hopper@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 skill or experience:
Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to design and read complex plans and specifications
Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive plans, reports and recommendations
Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide range of audiences
Knowledge of the Response Division's core mission, capabilities, and equipment
Knowledge of the ICS system and the ability to become certified in multiple FEMA ICS trainings
Experience with budgets of significant funding for a program or organization
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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