Environmental Specialist III - 1936 (Presque Isle)

Location: Presque Isle,Maine,United States

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Opening Date:

April 26, 2024

Closing Date:

May 24, 2024

Location:

Presque Isle

Position #:

08300-1936

Position Type:

Full Time

Class Code:

9253

Grade/Salary:

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

*This is the earning potential over the course of eight steps. New hires will generally start at Step 1. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and financial authorization.

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality, Division of Licensing and Compliance, announces an Environmental Specialist III vacancy in Presque Isle. 

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is primarily responsible for working with a variety of industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities throughout the northern Maine region to ensure compliance with state and federal air emission standards and requirements. Tasks include: 

• Compliance inspections.
• Complaint investigation and resolution.
• Evaluating pollution control methods for emission units and processes.
• Data entry and maintaining databases.
• Site visits to licensed and unlicensed sources.
• Compliance assistance activities.
• Writing, reviewing, and analyzing technical reports, and other related tasks.

In addition to these duties, the person in this position will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the northern Maine ambient air monitoring network. Some specific tasks include: 

• Operating, maintaining, calibrating, auditing, troubleshooting, and repairing of equipment.
• Performing data reviews and quality assurance assessments.
• Submitting data to EPA's air quality database.
• Routine maintenance of monitoring sites.

The position interfaces with a variety of facilities and their consultants, Department-wide staff, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the general public, and other interested parties. Travel and overnights may be required on occasion. 

This position will have hybrid work schedule capabilities with prior approval from a managing authority.

For more information specific to the position, please contact Rick Perkins at (207) 550-7217.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A six (6) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering which includes two (2) years of environmental experience.  Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited educational institution.

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

• Knowledge of state and federal air pollution regulations.
• Knowledge of air pollution, the sources that generate it, and methods used to monitor and control.
• Conducting compliance inspections.
• Identifying and analyzing issues, reaching logical conclusions, and making sound recommendations/decisions.
• Database management and other computer skills.
• Effectively communicating technical information verbally and in writing.
• Strong customer service and compliant resolution skills.

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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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