Environmental Compliance Specialist - Solid Waste

MaineGuide; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave

Health Insurance Coverage 85-100%

Job summary

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection in Presque Isle seeks an Environmental Specialist III to perform licensing, compliance and assistance work for solid waste facilities and related programs. This role covers over 100 municipalities and numerous townships, with responsibilities including complaint response and training support.

The position offers a broad benefits package, a structured public service path, and opportunities to contribute to environmental protection across the

Qualifications

• Six-year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering.
• Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework.
• Experience in environmental work is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Licensing, compliance and assistance work related to solid waste facilities.
• Manage responsibilities for numerous licensed sites/projects and multiple licenses/activities.
• Respond to and resolve complaints at unregulated and licensed sites within the coverage area.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Regulatory experience

Education

Science/engineering coursework (15 credits)

Job description

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection in Presque Isle seeks an Environmental Specialist III to perform licensing, compliance and assistance work for solid waste facilities and related programs. This role covers over 100 municipalities and numerous townships, with responsibilities including complaint response and training support.

The position offers a broad benefits package, a structured public service path, and opportunities to contribute to environmental protection across the