Environmental Specialist III – ICS & Data Lead

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan (MainePERS)

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenes

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The State of Maine is seeking an Environmental Specialist III in Augusta to support the Department of Environmental Protection. You will assist the Division Director with planning, division-wide meetings, and budget oversight, while handling data management tasks and emergency response coordination.

You will gain experience with ICS protocols, FEMA training, and complex reporting, contributing to the division's mission and public information responses.

Qualifications

• A six-year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering which includes two 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 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 Response Division's core mission, capabilities, and equipment.
• Knowledge of the ICS system and the ability to become certified in multiple FEMA ICS 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 planning and oversight of division-wide meetings and exercises with other agencies.
• Develops internal division guidance and tracks division budget.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks assigned by the Division Director.
• Acts as the Division Director’s second shift in an ICS role or at the state EOC in an active emergency response.
• Reviews and revises database entries and generates reports as requested.
• Coordinates responses to public requests for information regarding spill reports.
• Assists with finalization of reports and uploading to DEP's DocuWare system.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Plan design/read complex plans

Prepare clear reports and rec

Communication to broad audiences

Budget management

ICS knowledge

FEMA ICS trainings

Education

Six-year combination of education/experience in environmental/physical sciences/engineering

Two years environmental experience

15 credit hours science/engineering coursework

Tools

DocuWare

Job description

The State of Maine is seeking an Environmental Specialist III in Augusta to support the Department of Environmental Protection. You will assist the Division Director with planning, division-wide meetings, and budget oversight, while handling data management tasks and emergency response coordination.

You will gain experience with ICS protocols, FEMA training, and complex reporting, contributing to the division's mission and public information responses.