Environmental Specialist II - Portland - 2022

maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection in Portland, ME, seeks an Environmental Specialist II to enforce stormwater compliance in the Southern Maine region.

You will conduct inspections, review NOI/NEC/SWMP/SWPPP, enter data, and coordinate with other staff and agencies. A Bachelor's degree with science/engineering credits or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 science/engineering credits or a 4-year combination of education and environmental science experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance inspections and audits for discharges in the Southern Maine region.
• Review NOI/NEC/NOT forms as well as SWMPs and SWPPPs.
• Enter data into state databases and maintain records.
• Coordinate with other inspectors, enforcement staff, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Water quality knowledge

Stormwater BMPs

Verbal and written communication

Inspection management

Team work and independence

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 science/engineering credits or equivalent

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Opening Date: September 25, 2026. Closing Date: End of the day October 16, 2026.

Location: Portland*.

Position Number: 08300-2022. 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 the 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 Portland in the Southern Maine Regional Office, not the Central Maine Regional Office in Augusta. If you are interested in either location, please apply to BOTH open positions.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is a stormwater compliance inspector in the Division of Water Quality Management (DWQM).

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS

• Conduct compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Southern 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 (4) year combination of education and experience in an environmental science or related area.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience

• 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.

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