Environmental Licensing Supervisor - Bangor, Dover-Foxcroft, or Augusta - 0358

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave

Job summary

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission seeks an Environmental Licensing Supervisor to lead licensing and enforcement across multiple regions. You will supervise Environmental Licensing II and III staff and coordinate with leadership to improve processes and service delivery.

This professional role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication with the public and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Advanced education, training, and/or experience in environmental science or a related field.
• Experience directing, assigning, and appraising work for project teams and drafting complex documents.
• Experience as a team lead with caseload oversight is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Environmental Licensing II and III staff.
• Administer the Commission’s permitting, compliance, and enforcement programs.
• Coordinate with Manager/Director on policy changes.
• Review staff interpretation of rules for consistency across staff.
• Oversee complex permitting cases and assist the Enforcement Coordinator.
• Conduct public meetings and assist with rule-making proceedings, including travel and evening meetings.
• Maintain regular contact with other State agencies to ensure policy consistency.

Skills

Team leadership

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Advanced environmental science education

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING SUPERVISOR

Opening Date: August 28, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day September 14, 2026

Location: Bangor, Dover-Foxcroft, or Augusta*

Position Number: 01750-0358

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9274

Grade: 28 (Supervisory)

Salary: $63,689.60 - $90,438.40 Per Year

**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.

AGENCY INFORMATION: The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission announces an Environmental Licensing Supervisor vacancy. The Land Use Planning Commission is a 9-member, citizen board that governs land use planning, permitting, and zoning in the portions of Maine that are unorganized or de-organized, areas covering approximately 10.4 million acres. The Commission’s staff is responsible for permitting, compliance, planning, and administrative functions, operating out of five regional offices and one central office in Augusta.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a professional services position that works directly with the Permitting and Compliance Manager and as part of the division’s management team to administer the Commission’s permitting, compliance, and enforcement programs. Specifically, this position supervises the Environmental Licensing II and III positions. The Environmental Licensing Supervisor:

• Assists the Manager and other supervisors in administering the Commission’s permitting program
• Develops, in coordination with the Manager and Director, procedural and policy changes to improve the implementation of applicable laws and rules and to improve the service provided to the public
• Assigns tasks and coordinates efforts among internal project review teams to maintain departmental operations and promote consistency across licensing teams.
• Reviews staff interpretation of Commission rules and provides guidance for consistency across all staff and service areas.
• Manages complex permitting cases and assists the Enforcement Coordinator.
• Supervises the Environmental Licensing II and III staff.
• Oversees permitting activities carried out by the regional staff who will be responsible for resolving less complex applications and ensures consistent application of the Commission’s standards across regional offices, working with and training regional staff.
• Conduct public meetings and assist with rule-making proceedings. This may involve travel and evening meetings
• Responds to public inquiries and resolves problems
• Presents material to the Commission at public meetings and hearings
• Maintains regular contact with other State agencies to ensure consistency in policy, rules, and statutes.

*This position could work out of Augusta or Bangor depending on the chosen candidate.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Audie T. Arbo at: [e-mail]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced education, training, and/or experience in environmental science or a related scientific field and demonstrated experience directing, assigning, and appraising work for project teams, analyzing and processing permits, applications, licenses, and technical information, and drafting policies, rules, regulations, and/or complex technical documents in a scientific and/or legal field. Experience as a team lead with caseload oversight is required.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the following:

• Familiarity with the Commission’s Land Use Districts and Standards and knowledge of state and federal agency regulations that intersect them
• Ability to analyze complex submittals and on-the-ground situations to assess compliance with the Commission’s standards
• Experience working constructively with the public, explaining rules, resolving enforcement matters, using de-escalation tactics, and defusing tense situations
• Understanding of best management practices for construction and environmental protection
• Experience in creating and implementing ordinances, regulations, and legislation
• Experience in creating and implementing training and resource tools
• Analytical, detail-oriented thinker with strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience in personnel management, inter-agency coordination, and the creation and maintenance of effective working relationships.

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, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 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 contributes14.06%of payto 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—receiveforty-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 MaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor 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.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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