Environmental Assistance & Regulatory Support Specialist

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection in Maine seeks an Environmental Assistance Representative to join the Office of Innovation and Assistance in Augusta or Portland. This in-office role focuses on regulatory guidance, customer support, and program coordination to advance environmental objectives.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, time-management, and collaboration skills, plus a background in environmental science.

Qualifications

• Six-year combined education/experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering with two years of environmental experience.
• Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide multimedia regulatory and technical assistance and guide regulated community on environmental requirements.
• Respond to inquiries; track assistance in OIA databases.
• Assist with licensing, environmental assessments, guidance documents, and grant applications.
• Contribute to OIA initiatives and programs.
• Oversee and coordinate work of seasonal aides.

Skills

Regulatory guidance

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Science/Engineering coursework (15 credits)

Job description

The Department of Environmental Protection in Maine seeks an Environmental Assistance Representative to join the Office of Innovation and Assistance in Augusta or Portland. This in-office role focuses on regulatory guidance, customer support, and program coordination to advance environmental objectives.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, time-management, and collaboration skills, plus a background in environmental science.