Environmental Specialist III (Certification & Licensing Specialist-Pesticides) - Augusta - 0747

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is recruiting to fill the position of Environmental Specialist III in Augusta, Maine.

Opening Date:
August 05, 2026 Closing Date:
End of the day August 26, 2026

Location:

Augusta Position Number:  Position Type:
Full Time/Year-Round Class Code: 9253 Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical Unit) Salary: $25.43 - $35.68 Per Hour* *(This includes a 7.33% Salary Adjustment)

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.

• Delivering high-quality training programs for certified pesticide applicators, licensees, and the public.
• Assisting with preparing, updating, and maintaining educational materials, training manuals, and certification examinations to ensure content remains current and effective.
• Developing and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
• Assisting with scheduling and proctoring certification and licensing examinations.
• Promoting compliance with the Federal Worker Protection Standard by providing outreach and training to the regulated community.
• Responding to inquiries from the public and regulated community and providing guidance on certification and licensing requirements and pesticide regulations.
• Enhancing online continuing education opportunities tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of pesticide use sectors.
• Reviewing and processing licensing applications and assisting with the issuance and renewal of licenses.
• Performing other related duties in support of the BPC's certification and licensing program and serving as a resource to the public.

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 experience in agricultural production, pesticide application, business software solutions, and GIS training.

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

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 ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 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 information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance
  - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan
  - The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
  - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program
  - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Paren…