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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="http://www.maine.gov/dep">http://www.maine.gov/dep</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Promotional Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Over 10,000 Employees <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Paid Holidays<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Training<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Seasonal Jobs<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Full Time<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Part Time<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire
<i>Application</i>, along with a <i>Cover Letter, </i>and detailed <i>Resume</i> at:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#dep"><b>https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#dep</b></a><b>
</b></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Direct Hire Application</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">
<b>forms <br>
can be obtained at the NRSC website:</b></span><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">
</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><a href="https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml"><b>https://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml</b></a><b>
</b></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">If you are unable to apply online, please mail application materials to:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Natural Resources Service Center</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">c/o Kristin McCamish</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">32 Blossom Lane</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Marquardt Building</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Augusta, ME 04333-0155</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY:
<br>
July 18, 2025</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">There will be some remote work opportunities with this position following management approval and the DEP Telework Policy.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Direct Hire Career Opportunity Bulletin<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">17 State House Station * Offices Located at 28 Tyson Drive, Augusta, ME 04333<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-Anticipated Vacancy-<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Opening Date:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">June 24, 2025</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Closing Date:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">July 18, 2025</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Location:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Portland<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Position #:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">08300-1990<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Position Type:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Full Time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Class Code:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">9253<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Grade 23 - $25.43 - $35.68 Per Hour*<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">*(This includes the 7.33% Salary Adjustment)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">*This is earning potential over the course of nine steps, new hires typically start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality, Division of Water Quality Management, is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist III vacancy in Portland.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: </span>
</b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">This position is a stormwater compliance inspector in the Division of Water Quality Management (DWQM). The position requires extensive fieldwork conducting compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial,
and municipal discharges in the Southern Maine region based out of Portland. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Conduct compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Southern Maine region<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Review and comment on Notice of Intent (NOI), Notice of No Exposure (NEC) and Notice of Termination (NOT) forms as well as Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs) and Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Oversee the Long Creek Watershed stormwater permitting program<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Complete data entry into the Department’s applicable databases<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Interact closely with other compliance inspectors and enforcement staff in the DWQM as well as federal and state regulatory agencies, the regulated community, and other interested
parties<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">For more information on the specifics of the position,</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> please contact Holliday Keen at (207) 242-4649.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Knowledge of water quality laws and regulations<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Knowledge of stormwater best management practices<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to manage compliance inspections associated with multiple stormwater permits<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ability to work as both a team member and independently<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">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:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Work-Life Balance </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using
<b>13 paid holidays</b>, <b>12 days of sick leave</b>, and <b>3+ weeks of vacation leave</b> annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Health Insurance Coverage</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– The State of Maine pays <b>85%-100%</b> of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 annual value),
depending on salary. Use this chart to find the <a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/som-health-plan/premium-rates">premium costs</a> for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Health Insurance Premium Credit</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and
Wellness for more information about <a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit">program requirements</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dental Insurance</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value). <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Retirement Plan</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– The State of Maine contributes at least
<b>13.29% of pay</b> to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Gym Membership Reimbursement</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses
and/or daycare expenses. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information,
visit the <a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service">Federal Student Aid office</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Living Resources Program </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Parental leave
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive <b>forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental
leave</b>. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the <a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal">Family and Medical Leave Act</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Voluntary Deferred Compensation</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Learn about <b>additional wellness benefits</b> for State employees from the <a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/">Office of Employee Health and Wellness</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing
ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures
an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon
request.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thinking about applying?</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason,
we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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