Environmental Specialist II - Augusta - 1021

maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

13 paid holidays

12 days of sick leave

3+ weeks of vacation leave

Job summary

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection in Augusta seeks an Environmental Specialist II to perform stormwater compliance inspections and audits across industrial, commercial, and municipal dischargers in the Central Maine region. The role emphasizes fieldwork and data collection from various sites based out of Augusta.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with science/engineering credits or a 4-year combination of education and environmental experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework, or a 4-year combination of education and environmental experience.
• Knowledge of water quality laws and regulations preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Water quality regulations

Stormwater best management

Verbal and written communication

Multi-site inspections

Teamwork and independence

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 science/engineering credits

4-year combination of education and environmental experience

Job description

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality, Division of Water Quality Management, is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist II vacancy in Augusta.

Position Details

• 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 (This includes a 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.
• Employment is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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

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.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelors' Degree from an accredited educational institution which includes 15 credit hours of science or engineering courses -OR- a four (4) year combination of education and experience in an environmental science or related area.

Preference

• 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

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 ($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 t