Environmental Specialist II - Augusta

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Opening Date: September 25, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day October 16, 2026

Location: Augusta*

Position Number:

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9252

Grade: 21 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $22.08 - $30.89 Per Hour**

* NOTE:

This is for the position located in Augusta in the Central Maine Regional Office, not the Southern Maine Regional Office in Portland. If you are interested in either location, please apply to BOTH open positions.

This position is a stormwater compliance inspector in the Division of Water Quality Management (DWQM). The position requires extensive fieldwork conducting compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Central Maine region based out of Augusta.

• Conduct compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Central Maine region.
• Review and comment on Notice of Intent (NOI), Notice of No Exposure (NEC) and Notice of Termination (NOT) forms as well as Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).
• Complete data entry into the Department's applicable databases.
• Interact closely with other compliance inspectors and enforcement staff in the DWQM as well as federal and state regulatory agencies, the regulated community, and other interested parties.

A Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited educational institution which includes 15 credit hours of science or engineering courses
-OR- a four (4) year combination of education and experience in an environmental science or related area.

• Knowledge of water quality laws and regulations
• Knowledge of stormwater best management practices
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage compliance inspections associated with multiple stormwater permits
• Ability to work as both a team member and independently

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
  , and3+ 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…