Oil & Hazardous Material Responder I - Two Positions - 1193 and 1195 (Portland)

Location: Portland,Maine,United States

OIL & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONDER I

(TWO POSITIONS)

Opening Date:

June 18, 2024

Closing Date:

July 05, 2024

Location:

Portland

Position #:

08330-1193
08330-1195

Position Type:

Full Time

Class Code:

9265

Grade/Salary:

Grade 23 - $47,840.00 - $64,542.40/Annually*

* This is earning potential over the course of eight steps, new hires start at step one.  Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases. 

There will be a 3% across the board general salary increase effective June 30th, 2024. 

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, is seeking to fill two Oil & Hazardous Materials Responder I vacancies in Portland.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position serves as a field response team member during the cleanup of oil, hazardous materials, and weapons of mass destruction incidents.  Responsibilities include the following: managing the cleanup of spills, including hiring contractors; keeping detailed notes and writing reports about incidents; operating watercraft and other response equipment; and maintaining and repairing field safety and response equipment.  

The successful candidate must be able to work well in a team environment and possess excellent communication skills.  This position participates in a regional after hours on-call rotation and must live within one hour of the Portland Office.  The work is physically demanding, must be performed under all environmental conditions, requires rapid and effective decision-making under stress, and may involve life-threatening situations.  Work is performed under limited supervision.  

For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Greg O’Brien at (207) 446-9885

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, or other physical science; -OR- a Bachelor Degree in an area other than a Science related field with a minimum of 16 credit hours of science courses and one year experience in environmental science inspection or investigation work. Directly related experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employees in this class must: 1) be able to pass the required physical examination; 2) be able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and a personnel protective Level A suit; 3) meet OSHA fit test requirements and pass a quantitative fit test; 4) be clean shaven everywhere the respirator touches the face during all work and on-call duty hours; and 5) possess a valid Maine driver’s license. 

There is a nine-month probationary period.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:
•    Knowledge of the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System.
•    Experience in petroleum and hazardous materials spill response and use of response technologies.

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.

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.

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

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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. 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%