Environmental Specialist IV

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date: December 11, 2025

Closing Date: End of day January 02, 2026

Location: Dover-Foxcroft, Augusta or Bangor

Position Number:

Class Code: 9254

Grade: 26 (Supervisory)

Salary: $61,068.80 - $86,361.60 Per Year*

* (This includes a 2.25% Salary Adjustment)

This is a professional services position that works directly with the Permitting and Compliance Manager and the Environmental Licensing Supervisors (ELS) as part of the division’s management team to administer the Commission’s permitting, compliance, and enforcement programs. Specifically, this position leads the LUPC Enforcement Unit, including implementing enforcement policy and setting enforcement priorities. The Enforcement Coordinator:

• Assists the Manager and other supervisors in administering the Commission’s compliance program
• Develops, in coordination with the Manager and Director, procedural and policy changes to improve the implementation of applicable laws and rules and to improve the service provided to the public
• Manages complex enforcement cases
• Supervises the Enforcement staff who will be responsible for resolving complex enforcement cases
• Oversees enforcement activities carried out by the regional staff who will be responsible for resolving less complex enforcement cases
• Ensures consistent and equitable enforcement of the Commission’s standards across regional offices by setting enforcement priorities, working with and training regional staff
• Conduct public meetings and assist with rule‑making proceedings. This may involve travel and evening meetings
• Responds to public inquiries and resolves problems
• Presents enforcement material to the Commission at public meetings and hearings
• Maintains regular contact with other State agencies to ensure consistency in policy, rules, and statutes

For questions specific to the position, please contact Audie T. Arbo at:
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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.

• Familiarity with the Commission’s Land Use Districts and Standards and knowledge of state and federal agency regulations that intersect with them.
• Ability to analyze complex submittals and on‑the‑ground situations to assess compliance with the Commission’s standards.
• Experience working constructively with the public, explaining rules, resolving enforcement matters, using de‑escalation tactics, and defusing tense situations.
• Understanding of best management practices for construction and environmental protection.
• Experience in creating and implementing ordinances, regulations, and legislation.
• Experience creating and implementing training and resource tools.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented thinker with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in personnel management, inter‑agency coordination, and the creation and maintenance of effective working relationships.

• 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 ($11,857.68‑$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit
  – Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance
  – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan
  – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to…