Environmental Engineer- Waste Water

Maine Department of Environmental Protection; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days of sick leave

3+ weeks of vacation leave

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Job summary

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Engineer to serve as the project manager for the Clean Water SRF program within the Division of Water Quality Management. You will oversee all aspects of the DEP SRF loan process, including state wastewater grants and federal Special Purpose Grants, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, four years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is required.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the DEP SRF loan process, including State wastewater grants and federal Special Purpose Grants.
• Serve as project manager for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan (SRF) program within the Division of Water Quality Management.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers

Job description

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for an Environmental Engineer with the Division of Water Quality Management.This position is a project manager for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan (SRF), which primarily provides low interest loans to municipal and quasi-municipal wastewater treatment facilities. The position manages all aspects of the DEP SRF loan process including State wastewater grants and federal Special Purpose Grants. For questions specific to the position, please contact Bob Hartley at [phone].

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and four (4) years of engineering experience. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year or year basis.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:

Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

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.


• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.


• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).


• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.


• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There\'s a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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