Environmental Specialist III - Emergency Response & Data Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Gym reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Protection in Augusta, Maine, seeks an Environmental Specialist III to assist the Division Director with planning, meetings, division guidance, and budget tracking. The role may act as second shift in an IC S role or at the state EOC during emergencies.

Responsibilities include database management (SSTS and HOSS), preparing reports, responding to public information requests, and finalizing documents for DocuWare.

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.
• Preference will be given to candidates with the following skill or experience: Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to design and read complex plans and specifications
• Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive plans, reports and recommendations
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide range of audiences
• Knowledge of the IC S system and the ability to become certified in multiple FEMA IC S trainings
• Experience with budgets of significant funding for a program or organization
• Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of the SSTS and HOSS databases
• Reviews and revises database entries to ensure accuracy and generates applicable reports as requested by the Response Division Director and senior management.
• Coordinates responses to public requests for information regarding spill reports.
• Assists with the finalization of reports and uploading to DEP's DocuWare system.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Clear communication

Plan design

Education

Six-year combination of education/experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering (includes two years environmental experience)

15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Department of Environmental Protection in Augusta, Maine, seeks an Environmental Specialist III to assist the Division Director with planning, meetings, division guidance, and budget tracking. The role may act as second shift in an IC S role or at the state EOC during emergencies.

Responsibilities include database management (SSTS and HOSS), preparing reports, responding to public information requests, and finalizing documents for DocuWare.