Environmental Specialist IV Bangor; Anticipated

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates for an Environmental Specialist IV with the Bureau of Water Quality, Division of Water Quality Management, Compliance and Technical Assistance Unit, in the Eastern Maine Regional Office located in Bangor, Maine.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date: October 13, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day October 27, 2026

Location: Bangor

Position Number:

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9254

Grade: 26 (Supervisory)

Salary
: $63,960.00 - $90,480.00 Per Year*

* This includes a 2.5% Salary Adjustment).
This is the earning potential over the course of nine steps; new hires generally start at step one. Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases.

BRIEF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services and scientific work of a supervisory nature in environmental protection, including program management and performing complex technical evaluations. This position is responsible for performing the duties of a compliance inspector and supervising three compliance inspector positions. The specific duties include determining compliance with licenses issued under the Maine Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and Waste Discharge License programs, in addition to coordinating with permitting staff on compliance requirements for new permits.

This position would be responsible for conducting compliance inspections, participating as a presenter at various conferences and meetings, coordinating enforcement activities with enforcement staff, representing the EMRO office compliance staff at management meetings, managing progress with work plans, and participating in planning and development meetings.

For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Holly Ireland at: .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental science or related area which includes at least two (2) years of supervisory or program management/administration experience. Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience:

• Experience/knowledge of the design and operations of wastewater treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of water quality laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of water pollution issues and science.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated leadership in exceptional team dynamics.
• Experience in technical writing.
• Experience with electronic database data entry and management.
• Experience with electronic field inspections.

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…