Environmental Review Coordinator (IF&W Senior Resource Biologist) - 0338 (Augusta)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COORDINATOR 

(IF&W SENIOR RESOURCE BIOLOGIST)

Opening Date:

May 21, 2024

Closing Date:

June 11, 2024

Location:

Augusta

Position #:

01867-0338

Position Type:

Full Time

Class Code:

9387

Grade/Salary:

Grade 28 - $58,344.00 - $78,582.40/Annually

Do you love Maine’s natural resources, have a working knowledge of state and federal environmental laws as well as skills communicating natural resource protection measures? Join the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IF&W) to lead one of the Department’s essential programs to protect the State’s fish and wildlife resources!

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking an Environmental Review Coordinator (IF&W Senior Resource Biologist) to oversee and act as the lead project reviewer in the Environmental Review Program. The Program is charged with assessment of permit applications submitted under various state and federal laws and coordinating Department recommendations for species and habitat protection measures. This position requires you to work in a team-oriented environment as well as independently to ensure the timely reviews of hundreds of projects and public requests annually. The position is located within the Habitat Conservation Section and is based in IF&Ws Augusta office. 

Position duties include:

• Providing timely assessment and guidance regarding science-based species and habitat protection measures.
• Providing critical review and approval of all staff-generated environmental reviews and other work products.
• Working with the IF&W biological staff, state and federal regulatory partners, and permit applicants to implement consistent and effective recommendations for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating impacts to fish and wildlife habitats.
• Representing the Department at interagency meetings and providing technical assistance related to fish and wildlife issues.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Environmental Review Program Supervisor, Habitat Section Supervisor, Bureau Director, or Commissioner's Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Fisheries or Wildlife Management, or related field -AND- two (2) years of progressively responsible related laboratory or field research and/or management experience.  Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in the FERC hydroelectric relicensing process and managing the reviews of complex projects, including both onshore and offshore wind power and industrial solar development. Knowledge of Maine’s species and habitats as well as applicable state and federal natural resource, environmental, and land use laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Preference will also be given to candidates with project management experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work under limited supervision in an oftentimes fast-paced environment with competing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines. 

The Supplemental Questions below MUST  be answered and submitted with your application for us to process your application.

1. Provide a summary of your professional experience implementing natural resources laws, rules, and regulations.
2. This position requires the ability to synthesize varied comments from multiple interests on a myriad of land use proposals and to deliver fair, scientifically valid, and consistent input. Please provide an example of when you have faced similiar challenges and describe your experience assessing environmental impacts and evaluating mitigated measures.
3. Please describe your experience managing multiple and competing priorities and maintaining a timely delivery of service, specifically related to fisheries, wildlife, or other environmental issues.
4. Please provide an example of a past work situation in which you had to work as part of a team and seek input from other individuals or organizations and develop a product based on that input.                      

                               INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application, along with