Environmental Specialist IV

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The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist IV vacancy in Augusta.

Do you enjoy interesting and challenging work in the environmental field? Do you enjoy working with diverse groups of professionals and other stakeholders, while making a difference throughout the State of Maine?

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV

Opening Date : October 02, 2025

Closing Date : 12 : 01 AM October 24, 2025

Location : Augusta

Position Number : 08300-1865

Grade : 26 (Supervisory)

Salary : $61,068.80 - $86,361.60 Per Year

• (This includes the 2.25% Salary Adjustment).
• This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires start at step 01. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION : This position supervises a staff of four and oversees the development of grant applications, licensing of marine oil terminal facilities, the development of oil spill reporting agreements, and the processing of site location variance applications for aboveground and underground oil storage facilities. The position will also recommend regulatory changes and participate in the promulgation process to amend the rules for marine terminals and waste oil management. The position will oversee the inspection, investigation, and remediation of petroleum management and remediation sites. The position will also oversee the development of sensitive correspondence regarding licensing, enforcement, and restoration planning activities. The position collaborates with staff throughout the Department as needed to achieve Department goals. Work is performed under limited supervision.

For more information specific to the position, please contact Christopher Fournier at : (207) 287-7860 or Christopher.G.fournier@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : An eight (8) year combination of education and / or experience in environmental science or related area which includes at least two (2) years of supervisory or program management / administration experience. Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework.

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

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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.

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