Environmental Specialist III - Augusta

The State of Maine is hiring an Environmental Specialist III in Augusta, focusing on wastewater discharge permit writing within the Division of Water Quality Management. The role involves reviewing applications, drafting permits, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in environmental science or engineering, including relevant experience. Some remote work opportunities are available based on Department approval.
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The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for an Environmental Specialist III position vacancy within the Division of Water Quality Management, Bureau of Water Quality.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Opening Date: April 17, 2026

Closing Date: End of day May 07, 2026 (UPDATED)

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 200024776

Position Type: Full Time

Class Code: 9253

Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $25.43 - $35.68 Per Hour* (CORRECTED)

*(This includes a 7.33% Salary Adjustment)

Do you care about protecting Maine's excellent water resources? Do you want a job that feels meaningful and fulfilling?

Interested candidates need to complete and submit an online Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is a wastewater discharge permit writer in the Division of Water Quality Management (DWQM). The position reviews applications & drafts wastewater discharge permits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges and overboard discharge permits for a variety of commercial and residential dischargers, as well as other point source dischargers. The position interacts closely with compliance, enforcement, and technical engineering staff in the DWQM and water quality engineers and biologists in the Division of Environmental Assessment (DEA). This position also interacts with federal and state regulatory agencies as well as the regulated community and other interested parties.

There will be some remote work opportunities available with this position based upon Department approval and the DEP Telework policy.

For more information on the specifics of this position, please contact Laura Crossley at (207) 615-6711 or laura.crossley@maine.gov

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.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the design and operations of wastewater treatment facilities.Knowledge of water pollution issues and science.Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and manage multiple projects.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to identify and analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and make sound decisions; and to solve problems independently.Ability to use tact and diplomacy to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Exceptional skill collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and complete complex projects within established timelines.Experience in technical writing.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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 annually. 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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 inform
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Skills:
Biology, Communication Skills, Environmental Impact, Federal Laws and Regulations, Identify Issues, Multitasking, Physical Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Regulations, State Government, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Writing, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Water Pollution, Water Quality Testing, Water Resource Management, Writing Skills


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