Enforcement Specialist (Public Service Coordinator I) - Confidential Position - 1542 (Augusta)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST

(PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR I)

Opening Date:

May 09, 2024

Closing Date:

May 23, 2024

Location:

Augusta

Position #:

08310-1542

Position Type:

Full Time 

Class Code:

CA27

Grade/Salary:

Grade 27 (Confidential) - $62,504.00 - $84,947.20/Annually

The Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Commissioner, is seeking to fill an Enforcement Specialist (Public Service Coordinator I) vacancy in Augusta, Maine.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Enforcement Specialist is part of the Department of Environmental Protection’s Policy Unit, which focuses on oversight and implementation of the agency’s core regulatory programs and managing special projects of significant policy importance or broad application throughout DEP. The Enforcement Specialist is responsible for coordinating enforcement activities across the agency and reviewing and drafting documentation for enforcement of laws and rules. This position works closely with representatives of Maine’s Office of the Attorney General, provides guidance to DEP staff on statutory and regulatory interpretation, presents enforcement cases to the Board of Environmental Protection, and represents the agency in Maine District Court under Rule 80K of Maine’s Rules of Civil Procedure. This position is also responsible for ensuring DEP meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements for enforcement of delegated federal programs. This position reports to the Policy Director. 

For questions specific to the position, please contact Kevin Martin at kevin.martin@maine.gov or (207) 480-0175.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a legal education and Maine Bar admission -OR- Bar admission in another state and qualified for admission by motion.

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

• Experience implementing environmental regulatory programs at the federal, state, or local level.
• Experience litigating in Maine Courts.
• Strong legal writing and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical staff, administrative officials, and the public.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter and detailed Resume at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#dep

Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at: https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml 

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE: Please mail the application materials listed in the "How to Apply" section to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155.

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