Environmental Specialist IV (Pesticides) - 0688 - Augusta (Anticipated Vacancy)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV

(PESTICIDES)

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date:

April 11, 2025

Closing Date:

May 20, 2025

Location:

Augusta 

Position #:

00500-0688

Position Type:

Full Time 

Class Code:

9254

Grade/Salary:

Grade 26 (Supervisory) - $61,068.80 - $86,361.60 Per Year*
*(This includes the 2.25% Salary Adjustment)

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is recruiting to fill the position of Environmental Specialist IV (Pesticides) in Augusta, Maine. 

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Maine Board of Pesticides Control, has a current full-time vacancy based in Augusta. The position will:

• Manage certification, licensing and worker protection programs
• Provide expertise on current regulations and policies
• Research and present relevant issues to the public Board
• Manage the annual EPA Pesticide Programs cooperative agreement grant
• Develop educational content for presentation to licensees and other audiences
• Manage and train staff on outreach efforts
• Collaborate with staff and partners (pesticide applicators, pesticide safety education professionals, manual writers, extension specialists and educators) to develop pest management manuals and licensing exams
• Work with IT personnel on revision and maintenance of the BPC licensing software solution, and provide training and support to staff
• Manage maintenance of electronic outreach platforms and development of relevant posts

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities required:

• Knowledge of pesticides, pesticide use and integrated pest management in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, industrial and residential settings
• Ability to interpret and draft amendments to regulations and laws related to pesticide use, and answer inquiries from pesticide applicators, the public and the Board
• Ability to develop presentations, give presentations, and train staff to deliver presentations, to a diversity of audiences
• Ability to develop, submit and administer program budgets to maintain the annual Federal grant
• Ability to supervise certification and licensing staff and oversee the work of various programs within the division to ensure effective operations
• Ability to write reports and press releases
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups on various projects

For questions specific to the position, please contact Alexander Peacock at: Alexander.R.Peacock@maine.gov or (207) 441-4193.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental science or related area which includes at least two (2) years of supervisory or program management/administration experience. Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter, a current Resume, and three (3) reference contacts. 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, a current Resume, and three (3) reference contacts, 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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