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<p class="MsoNormal">Environmental Specialist III – anticipated vacancy<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Opening date: Feb 13, 2026<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Closing date: End of day March 06, 2026<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Bangor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Position # 08300-2078<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Position Type: Full Time<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Class Code: 9253<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Grade/Salary: Grade 23 - $25.43 - $35.68 Per Hour (This includes a 7.33% Salary Adjustment) (<i>This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires generally start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance
reviews and authorization of such increases.)<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to join our office in Bangor.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:</b> 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 grantees, manages active 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 hybrid remote/in-person work opportunities with this position after management
approval and following the DEP Telework Policy. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>For more information or to apply refer to the attached announcement or visit:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Executive/details/Environmental-Specialist-III---Anticipated-Vacancy_R26-00667">https://maine.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Executive/details/Environmental-Specialist-III---Anticipated-Vacancy_R26-00667</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>For more specific information about the position, contact
<a href="mailto:For%20more%20information?subject=Bangor%20ES%20III%20inquiry">Alex Wong</a> (alex.wong@maine.gov)</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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