Environmental Specialist IV - Remote

Overview

The Environmental Specialist IV position in the Maine DEP’s Bureau of Air Quality involves developing and overseeing air quality regulations and programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements, and managing mobile source emissions control activities.

In Short

• Full-time position in Augusta, Maine.
• Role involves regulatory and non-regulatory program oversight.
• Requires strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Involves drafting air quality regulations and plans.
• Manage budgets and grant applications.
• Provide technical support for cross-agency initiatives.
• Oversee emissions control programs and enforcement activities.
• Draft legislation and testimony on air quality bills.
• Remote work is available following DEP Telework Policy.
• Minimum of eight years in environmental science or related field required.

Requirements

• Eight years of education and/or experience in environmental science.
• At least two years of supervisory or program management experience.
• 15 credit hours in science or engineering coursework.
• Experience with environmental regulatory programs.
• Grant writing and administration experience preferred.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills.
• Able to work with technical staff and the public effectively.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays and 12 days of sick leave.
• Health insurance coverage with 85%-100% premiums paid by the state.
• 100% coverage for employee-only dental premiums.
• Retirement plan with 13.29% contribution by the state.
• Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40/month.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Public service student loan forgiveness eligibility.
• Parental leave of 42 consecutive days fully paid.
• Voluntary deferred compensation savings options.
• Additional wellness benefits available.