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Maine Department of Transportation is Hiring an Environmental Specialist III (24-82) Near Augusta, ME
There will be a 3% across the board general salary increase effective June 29th, 2024Office/Bureau: Environmental Office
Location: Augusta, ME
Position Number: 02500-3362
Opening Date: June 6, 2024
Closing Date: June 21, 2024Job Description: The position works in the NEPA, Permits, and Coordination Division of MaineDOT's Environmental Office. The position is production focused with an emphasis on aiding project delivery by providing technical, regulatory, and process information related to environmental stewardship required by state and federal laws. The position will be responsible for the following:
- Work with NEPA Manager on MaineDOT's responsibilities for the National Environmental Policy Act;
- Coordinate and clearly communicate verbally and in writing within MaineDOT and with federal and state resource and regulatory agencies, municipalities, and the public;
- Track MaineDOT project environmental commitments;
- Prepare Army Corps of Engineers and Maine DEP permit applications following standard operating procedures;
- Review, document, and report air quality requirements;
- Review, document, and report noise policy requirements;
- Develop and maintain knowledge of regulations that fall under the National Environmental Policy Act umbrella;
- Assist with development of NEPA training materials;
- Assist with reporting (e.g. Categorical Exclusion Quality Assurance and annual reports, highlighting MaineDOT’s environmental stewardship efforts);
- Track and report on projects with mitigation;
- Maintain Environmental Office website;
- Coordinate and collaborate with other Environmental Office Divisions
Application Instructions: Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.
- If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov
- Work-Life Fit - 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 ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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.
- Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
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.
Job Summary
Full Time
Consumer Services
$93k-119k (estimate)
06/10/2024
07/06/2024
state.me.gov
Augusta, ME
<25
Consumer Services
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