[watershedmanagers] Maine DEP Nonpoint Source Program Position Opening

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Please check out and share this opportunity to join the Maine DEP Watershed Unit Team as a part of the Nonpoint Source Pollution Program in Portland!

https://mainebhr.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0p29c/

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality, is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist III vacancy in Portland, Maine.
Opening Date: January 03, 2025
Closing Date: January 24, 2025

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position provides direct support for the Nonpoint Source Program, which administers federal water quality grants authorized under Sections 319 and 604(b) of the Clean Water Act. Funds are passed through to organizations (usually 10 - 12 per year) working to protect or restore surface waters across the State of Maine. Typical sub-grant recipients include municipalities and Soil & Water Conservation Districts. This position provides technical assistance to prospective and active grantees, manages grant projects, and ensures that funded work is both effective at protecting or restoring water quality and meets state and federal guidelines. The position also conducts stream water quality monitoring and habitat assessment, lake watershed surveys and watershed analysis to identify pollution sources and stressors and supports the development and implementation of watershed-based plans.
There will be some remote work options available with this position, with management approval, following DEP's Telework Policy.

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Hiring Manager, Alex Wong, at: alex.wong at maine.gov<mailto:alex.wong at maine.gov>

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