Environmental Specialist II - Augusta - 1021

Department of Environmental Protection; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 63,268,000 - 88,512,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Department of Environmental Protection in Augusta, ME is seeking an Environmental Specialist II to perform stormwater compliance inspections and audits across the Central Maine region from the Augusta office. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with science/engineering credits or equivalent experience and knowledge of water quality laws and stormwater practices.

The position offers a permanent full-time/year-round career with competitive hourly pay ($22.08–$30.89) and a 2.5% salary adjustment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 15 science/engineering credit hours or a four-year combination of education and experience in environmental science or related area.
• Knowledge of water quality laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of stormwater best management practices.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to manage compliance inspections associated with multiple stormwater permits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Central Maine region.
• Review and comment on NOI, NEC, NOT forms, SWMPs and SWPPPs.
• Complete data entry into the Department's databases.
• Interact with other inspectors, enforcement staff and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Water quality laws

Stormwater BMPs

Verbal & written communication

Inspection management

Education

Bachelor's degree with science/engineering

Job description

Environmental Specialist II

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Bureau of Water Quality, Division of Water Quality Management

Opening Date: September 25, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day October 16, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 08330-1021

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9252

Grade: 21 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $22.08 - $30.89 Per Hour (2.5% Salary Adjustment). This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases.

NOTE: This is for the position located in Augusta in the Central Maine Regional Office, not the Southern Maine Regional Office in Portland.

Job Description

This position is a stormwater compliance inspector in the Division of Water Quality Management (DWQM). The position requires extensive fieldwork conducting compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Central Maine region based out of Augusta.

Representative Tasks

• Conduct compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Central Maine region.
• Review and comment on Notice of Intent (NOI), Notice of No Exposure (NEC) and Notice of Termination (NOT) forms, as well as Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).
• Complete data entry into the Department's applicable databases.
• Interact closely with other compliance inspectors and enforcement staff in the DWQM as well as federal and state regulatory agencies, the regulated community, and other interested parties.

For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Holliday Keen at [phone].

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors' Degree from an accredited educational institution which includes 15 credit hours of science or engineering courses or a four year combination of education and experience in an environmental science or related area.
• Knowledge of water quality laws and regulations
• Knowledge of stormwater best management practices
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage compliance inspections associated with multiple stormwater permits
• Ability to work as both a team member and independently
• Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

State Motto

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.

Benefits

• 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 ($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 contributes 14.06% 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- 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.

Work Culture

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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

Contact Information

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