Assistant Environmental Engineer - 1252 (Bangor)

Location: Bangor,Maine,United States

ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

Opening Date:

September 30, 2024

Closing Date:

October 16, 2024

Location:

Bangor

Position #:

08330-1252

Position Type:

Full Time 

Class Code:

6320

Grade/Salary:

Grade 22 - $52,353.60 - $73,070.40 Per Year*
*(This includes the 11% Salary Adjustment)

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates to fill an Assistant Environmental Engineer position within the Bureau of Remediation & Waste Management at its Eastern Maine Regional Office in Bangor.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This entry level environmental engineering position is in the Division of Technical Services of the Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management (BRWM).  The position provides an opportunity to address complex and meaningful environmental problems by providing engineering expertise and technical support during the investigation and remediation of sites. The primary focus of the position is to provide engineering and technical expertise in managing, designing, and monitoring soil, groundwater, and indoor air remediation projects resulting from various types of petroleum spills. Responsibilities include development of conceptual site models, evaluating risks to receptors, establishing cleanup goals, conducting or overseeing contractors’ remedial work, evaluating progress of remediation, and eventual closure of home heating oil spill sites. This position will also assist in the Underground Storage Tank site assessment review process and assist in the BRWM education and outreach initiative to mitigate home heating oil tanks and ancillary equipment from leaking. Additional engineering project management and technical assistance is provided for RCRA, VRAP, CERCLA, and solid waste sites including open and closed landfills.  

For more information specific to the position, please contact Ed Cousins at (207) 458-9440 or ed.cousins@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering field. Related experience may be substituted for education.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): For non-engineering college graduates or non-degreed candidates: Certification of Engineer-in-Training as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

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

• Experience or knowledge in environmental, civil, sanitary, mechanical, or chemical engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to read and evaluate complex plans and specifications. 
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to solve problems and manage projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Accomplished in using computer programs (e.g., Microsoft office products, email, Intranet/Internet, and other software) and equipment.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter, and current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.

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