Environmental Licensing Specialist II

Job Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) announces an Environmental Licensing Specialist II vacancy (Position Number: ). This permanent, full‑time, year‑round position is classified as Grade 25 (Professional/Technical Unit) with a salary range of $26.16 – $36.69 per hour. The role is located in Wilton and is a hybrid telework/office position, eligible after the probationary period.

• Review permit applications, enforcement cases, and prepare decision documents.
• Conduct field visits and inspections within the Western Region and other regions as needed to assess development, land uses, and compliance with land use standards.
• Analyze and interpret environmental laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the LUPC service area.
• Prepare technical reports, recommend actions, and communicate findings orally and in writing.
• Maintain caseload oversight and collaborate with public stakeholders and internal teams.
• Assist with planning projects that have a local or regional focus.
• Support outreach and educational activities related to land use planning.

• Intermediate education, training and/or experience in environmental science or a related scientific field with demonstrated ability to analyze and process permits, applications, licenses, and technical information; or experience working with environmental laws, rules, regulations, and complex technical evaluations.
• Experience investigating, assessing, and evaluating land use activities for compliance with zoning and/or regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in communicating regulatory requirements, conflict resolution, negotiation skills, permit writing, and report writing.
• Preferred: previous caseload oversight experience.
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

• Health insurance coverage: the State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums.
• Dental insurance: the State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) – 14.11% contribution by the State.
• Health and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts.
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
• Living Resources Program (employee assistance program).
• Parental leave: 42 consecutive days of fully paid leave for adoptive and father mothers; additional unpaid leave under FMLA may be available.
• Voluntary deferred compensation through the Maine Saves 457(b) account.
• Paid time off: 13 holidays, 12 sick days, and 3+ weeks of vacation (accrual increases with service length).

If you are a current State of Maine employee, submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees without PRISM access should apply via the State’s career page and indicate prior State employment on the application.

Applicants must submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter, and detailed Resume. The Final date to receive applications is end of day July 21, 2026.

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

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all diverse backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.