Environmental Specialist

The position is responsible for reviewing recommendations and final work products of the unit for clarity and consistency with statute, rules and established policies. This position will represent the Department at public hearings and meetings as needed and is often called upon to negotiate resolutions of complex situations. The position will deal with the general public and the regulated industry and can involve working in stressful and time-sensitive situations. The position will oversee the tracking and proper record-keeping of all cases. Assists Division Director in development of policies and guidance for use by unit staff and identifying and implementing efficiencies in the Department’s cost recovery and billing efforts.

Maine, the northeastern most U.S. state, is known for its rocky coastline, maritime history and nature areas like the granite and spruce islands of Acadia National Park. Moose are plentiful in Baxter State Park, home to Mt. Katahdin, endpoint of the Appalachian Trail. Lighthouses such as the candy-striped beacon at West Quoddy Head, dot the coast, as do lobster shacks and sandy beaches like Ogunquit and Old Orchard.