Environmental Specialist III (Assistant Shoreland Zoning Coordinator) - 200025284 - Augusta

Department of Environmental Protection; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Resources, seeks an Environmental Specialist III to perform shoreland zoning duties in the Augusta office. The role includes site visits, SLZ trainings, ordinance evaluation, and enforcement actions to support compliance with the Mandatory Shoreland Zoning Act.

The successful candidate will communicate complex regulatory information to diverse audiences, provide customer service, and work well in a team with regional colleagues,

Qualifications

• Six (6) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering including two (2) years of environmental experience.
• Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of the Mandatory Shoreland Zoning Act in Central Maine.
• Conduct site visits and SLZ trainings; evaluate municipal ordinances and assist municipalities.
• Pursue formal enforcement actions and assist in administering the Municipal Shoreline Protection Legal Fund.
• Coordinate with managers in other regional offices and communicate regulatory information clearly.

Skills

Environmental science background

Regulatory knowledge

Education

15 credit hours in science/engineering coursework

Tools

GIS/database management

PowerPoint

Access

Publishing software

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Resources, has a current vacancy for an Environmental Specialist III. The position will perform shoreland zoning duties in the Augusta office.

Job Details

Opening Date: October 26, 2026. Closing Date: End of the day November 13, 2026. Location: Augusta. Position Number: 200025284. Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round. Class Code: 9253. Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical Unit). Salary: $26.57 - $37.29 Per Hour* *(This includes a 7.33% Salary Adjustment). This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hire generally start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and financial authorization. Full-time position located in Augusta and allows for partial telework with management approval.

For more information, please contact Colin Clark, [phone] or [e-mail].

Job Summary

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Mandatory Shoreland Zoning Act in Central Maine. The successful candidate will conduct site visits, conduct SLZ trainings, evaluate municipal ordinances, assist municipalities, pursue formal enforcement actions and assist in administering the Municipal Shoreline Protection Legal Fund. The position must effectively communicate regulatory information with a wide variety of audiences, provide excellent customer service, ensure timely, accurate, and consistent action on SLZ issues, and assist with drafting guidance documents and rules. The position also must work well as part of team and be able to coordinate and collaborate with managers in other regional offices. The individual in this position must have both strong problem-solving skills and conflict resolution skills and be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• A six (6) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering which includes two (2) years of environmental experience.
• Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or knowledge of the concepts and techniques involved in natural resources protection and/or management.
• Experience with or knowledge of environmental regulatory programs at the federal, state, or local level.
• GIS/database management, and other computer skills, including PowerPoint, Access, and publishing software.
• Field work experience in identifying natural resources, including wetland identification, or furtherance of the administration of, a regulatory program.
• Experience in interpersonal relationships and/or customer service in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Experience in training others, and public presentation skills.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.