Environmental Specialist III - (Dover-Foxcroft/Greenville) - State of Maine : Job Details

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III (LAND USE PLANNING COMMISSION)Opening Date:December 13, 2024Closing Date:January 06, 2025Location:Dover-Foxcroft/GreenvillePosition #:01750-0375Position Type:Permanent Full Time Class Code:9253Grade/Salary:Grade 23 - $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 Per Year AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Land Use Planning Commission announces an Environmental Specialist III vacancy. The Land Use Planning Commission is a 9-member citizen board that governs land use planning, permitting, and zoning in the portions of Maine that are unorganized, or deorganized, areas covering approximately 10.4 million acres. The staff is responsible for permitting, compliance, planning, and administrative functions, operating out of five regional offices (Ashland, East Millinocket, Bangor, Dover-Foxcroft/Greenville, and Wilton) and one central office in Augusta. The Permitting and Compliance (P&C) division provides permitting and compliance assistance to the public, issues permits, conducts field inspections, and enforces the LUPC's standards, among many other duties. BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will be responsible for handling permitting and compliance tasks primarily within the LUPC's Moosehead Region, including the larger and more complex projects. The position may periodically assist with permitting and compliance in other regions, as workloads across the service area fluctuate, and may be asked to assist with planning projects that have a local or regional focus. This position reviews permit applications, enforcement cases, and prepares decision documents. Fulfilling these responsibilities requires travel primarily within the Moosehead Region but also outside of that region to conduct field visits and meet with property owners. It involves inspecting existing development and land uses, assessing technical information, and applying land use standards. The successful candidate will have experience interacting with and working collaboratively with the public. They will also have knowledge of the laws and rules applicable within the LUPC service area, understand erosion and sediment control methods, and possess the ability to reach logical conclusions and make sound recommendations. Finally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to extract and apply information from technical documents, communicate effectively orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and work collaboratively in a team environment. For questions specific to this position, please get in touch with Billie Theriault at (207) ###-####.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Preferrence will be given to candidates with the following experience:

• Experience investigating, assessing, and evaluating land use activities for compliance with zoning and/or regulatory requirements.
• Experience effectively communicating regulatory requirements; experience in conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Experience in permit writing and report writing to effectively document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the APPLY button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume. 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: Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume, 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. 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:

• Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage- The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit- Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan- The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement- Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts- Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness- The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation- Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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. 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. 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. Thinking about applying? 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.