Oil & Hazard Material Specialist II - Augusta - 1447 - Extended

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, is seeking to fill an Oil & Hazardous Material Specialist II vacancy in Augusta.

Opening Date: July 31, 2026

Closing Date: End of day August 21, 2026 (EXTENDED)

Location: Augusta

Position Number:

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9258

Grade: 24 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $51,688.00 - $72,467.20 Per Year*

* This is earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases.

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

* In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

Join the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and help protect Maine’s communities, public health, and natural resources through the investigation and cleanup of petroleum-contaminated sites. This position offers a rewarding combination of field work, project management, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with environmental professionals across the state.

The Oil & Hazardous Materials Specialist II serves as the Department’s project manager for complex, long-term remediation projects involving petroleum-contaminated sites. Working closely with environmental contractors, consultants, municipalities, responsible parties, and state and federal agencies, the successful candidate oversees site investigations, evaluates environmental data, develops and reviews technical work plans, and helps ensure remediation activities meet regulatory requirements while achieving effective, protective cleanup outcomes.

This position provides a dynamic balance of office and field work. Responsibilities include conducting site inspections, collecting environmental samples, operating field screening equipment, reviewing technical reports, evaluating remedial alternatives, and monitoring cleanup progress. The successful candidate collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, science-based solutions, provides technical guidance throughout the remediation process, and helps ensure cleanup activities effectively protect public health, groundwater resources, and Maine's environment.

In addition to managing environmental remediation projects, the Specialist coordinates environmental service contracts, supports procurement and project funding activities, reviews contractor deliverables and invoices, and works collaboratively with the Department’s Underground Storage Tanks Unit and other program staff to support statewide environmental cleanup and response efforts. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by restoring contaminated properties, protecting vital natural resources, and serving the people of Maine.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Chris Sparacio at christopher.a.sparacio

A Bachelors’ Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, or other physical science and three (3) years’ experience in investigation, monitoring, or inspection work in an environmental science field including at least one (1) year dealing with oil and hazardous materials technologies. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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