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If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information. The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Resources (BLR) announces an Environmental Specialist II vacancy in Portland. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II Opening Date: January 21, 2026 Closing Date: End of day February 03, 2026 Location: Portland Position Number: 08330-1622 Class Code: 9252 Grade: 21 (Professional/Technical Unit) Salary: $22.02 - $30.82 Per Hour* *(This includes a 2.25% Salary Adjustment) BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is an Enforcement and Field Services Inspector for the Field Services Division in the Bureau of Land Resources. This position is responsible for: Supporting the implementation of the Natural Resources Protection Act, Site Location of Development Law, Stormwater Management Law, and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law in the Southern Maine region. Conducting site visits in response to environmental complaints. Making field determinations to confirm the presence of protected natural resources. Performing compliance inspections of licensed activities. Evaluating permit by rule applications. Pursuing formal enforcement actions (including writing letters of warnings, notices of violation, and consent agreements). A key function of the position is problem prevention and problem solving. The position may participate in Board of Environmental Protection presentations, public meetings, and hearings. There will be some remote work opportunities with this position following management approval and the DEP Telework Policy. For more information specific to the position , please contact Dawn Hurd at (207) 816-2724 or Dawn.M.Hurd@maine.gov MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A   Bachelor's   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 and/or experience: 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. Field work experience in identifying natural resources or furtherance of the administration of a regulatory program. Experience with customer service in a fast-paced work environment. GIS/database management/other computer skills 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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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  14.11%   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 .  There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work.  Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 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.  If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you.  Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting.  If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. . If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.

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