Environmental Licensing Supervisor - 0358

The State of Maine is seeking an Environmental Licensing Supervisor for a permanent full-time role in Bangor or Augusta. This position involves supervising staff, managing permitting cases, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The role requires advanced education and experience in environmental science and involves public meetings and collaboration with other state agencies.
If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY
ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING SUPERVISOR
Opening Date: June 17, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day July 01, 2026


Location: Bangor (Preferred) or Augusta*



This position could work out of Bangor or Augusta depending on the chosen candidate.

Position Number: 01750-0358
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round
Class Code: 9274
Grade: 28 (Supervisory)
Salary: $63,689.60 - $90,438.40 Per Year
Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application , along with a Cover Letter , and detailed Resume.


AGENCY INFORMATION: The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission announces an Environmental Licensing Supervisor 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 de-organized, areas covering ~10.4 million acres. The staff is responsible for permitting, compliance, planning, and administrative functions, operating out of five regional and central offices in Augusta.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a professional services position that works directly with the Permitting and Compliance Manager and as part of the division’s management team to administer the Commission’s permitting, compliance, and enforcement programs. Specifically, this position supervises the Environmental Licensing II and III positions. The Environmental Licensing Supervisor:



Assists the Manager and other supervisors in administering the Commission’s permitting program
Develops, in coordination with the Manager and Director, procedural and policy changes to improve the implementation of applicable laws and rules and to improve the service provided to the public
Assigns tasks and coordinates efforts among internal project review teams to maintain departmental operations and promote consistency across licensing teams.
Reviews staff interpretation of Commission rules and provides guidance for consistency across all staff and service areas.
Manages complex permitting cases and assists the Enforcement Coordinator.
Supervises the Environmental Licensing II and III staff.
Oversees permitting activities carried out by the regional staff who will be responsible for resolving less complex applications and ensures consistent application of the Commission’s standards across regional offices, working with and training regional staff.
Conduct public meetings and assist with rule-making proceedings. This may involve travel and evening meetings
Responds to public inquiries and resolves problems
Presents material to the Commission at public meetings and hearings
Maintains regular contact with other State agencies to ensure consistency in policy, rules, and statutes.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Audie T. Arbo at: Audie.T.Arbo@maine.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Advanced education, training, and/or experience in environmental science or a related scientific field and demonstrated experience directing, assigning, and appraising work for project teams, analyzing and processing permits, applications, licenses, and technical information, and drafting policies, rules, regulations, and/or complex technical documents in a scientific and/or legal field. Experience as a team lead with caseload oversight is required.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the following:



Familiarity with the Commission’s Land Use Districts and Standards and knowledge of state and federal agency regulations that intersect them
Ability to analyze complex submittals and on-the-ground situations to assess compliance with the Commission’s standards
Experience working constructively with the public, explaining rules, resolving enforcement matters, using de-escalation tactics, and defusing tense situations
Understanding of best management practices fo