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Career Opportunity BulletinENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IICODE: 925200 PAY GRADE: 21 ($14.72 – 19.96/hr.) Value
of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance: $322.97 biweekly. |
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 2, 2007 |
CLOSING DATE: Until Canceled |
This is professional scientific work in protecting the environment. Responsibilities include investigating and evaluating the quality of air, water, and land; and assessing technical information pertaining to related licensing, permitting, or regulatory actions.
In order to qualify, you must have 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/or experience in an environmental science or related area.
- As of October 23, 2007 You must complete the on-line application for this job title. Paper applications will not be accepted for this job title.
Qualified candidates will be placed on an Employment Register for this classification.- Your application evaluation results will be e-mailed to the address you use to login to your online account.
- You must complete the on-line application for this job title. Paper applications will not be accepted for this job title.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM IN ORDER TO BE EVALUATED.
TYPICAL DUTIES in this job classification include:
Investigates complaints and inspects facilities and projects to determine environmental violations and assess damage or impact. Drafts, negotiates, and presents permits, licenses, consent agreements, financial settlements, and associated documents. Coordinates planning and implementation of enforcement actions, environmental restoration, and contract work. Provides technical advice to industries and the public in matters relating to compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, and standards. Operates and calibrates monitoring and sampling equipment. Conducts on-site investigations and inspections, and determines the immediate or major impact of discharges to the environment. Testifies as an expert witness in court and at administrative proceedings. Designs and conducts studies to evaluate the environmental impact resulting from existing environmental problems or proposed projects.
The information you provide with your application and Supplemental Qualifications Form will be compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its requirements, and converted to a numerical score.
The Bureau of Human Resources reserves the right to use any other selection devices necessary in order to identify those candidates who are most qualified.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
You must complete the on-line application by logging on to our Web Page (www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs), clicking the Open Competitive Jobs link, and clicking Apply Now under this job title.
PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS JOB TITLE.
The Bureau of Human Resources is unable to provide copies of submitted materials.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORMBUREAU
OF HUMAN RESOURCES (Located at the Burton M. Cross Building, 4th Floor) |
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CANDIDATE’S NAME: |
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Environmental Specialist II |
925200 |
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INSTRUCTIONS: The statements you make will be the basis for evaluating your specific suitability for this particular work and provide the basis for making a numerical evaluation of training and experience. This form, upon submission to the State of Maine, becomes part of the examination process and is held to be confidential. False or misleading statements may result in rejection of your Application for Employment or dismissal from Maine State Service if selected. Statements made on this form and in your application are subject to verification by the Bureau of Human Resources and the Appointing Authority. |
Work Experience Guidelines for this section ONLY:
Experience |
No Experience |
One Year |
Two Years |
Three Years |
Four Years |
Five Years |
Six Years |
Please list Employer Number or School from your employment application, from which you gained this experience. |
Experience in an environmental science or related area. |
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Education in an environmental science or related area. Degree must include 15 credit hours of science or engineering courses to be considered. |
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Experience or education in an environmental science or related area. Degree must include 15 credit hours of science or engineering courses to be considered. |
Directions: Indicate your skill level by checking the appropriate boxes for each item listed. Be sure to include the source of your experience or training (i.e. the employer number or school from your application from which you derived your experience/ training).
Novice/Education………… |
I have some training, education, or experience in this area but would need support and guidance from other staff or additional training to perform this task. |
Competent/Experienced…... |
I have applied experience in this area and am fully capable of applying this skill independently. |
Expert……………………… |
I have in-depth applied experience applying this skill and am capable of functioning as resource/mentor to other staff. |
Work Experience |
No Experience |
Novice/ |
Competent/ |
Expert |
Employer Number from Application or School |
Experience in biology, geology, engineering, ecology, or chemistry. |
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Experience with land pollution. |
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Experience with air pollution. |
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Experience with water pollution. |
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Experience with standard laboratory practices and procedures. |
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Experience in environmental sampling, monitoring, and testing methods, practices and equipment. |
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Experience using data evaluation techniques. |
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Experience with hazardous materials and their chemical characteristics. |
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Knowledge of and experience applying State and Federal environmental laws, rules, and regulations. |
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Knowledge of courtroom and hearing procedures. |
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Experience applying investigative techniques. |
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Experience assessing environmental impact. |
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Experience extracting and applying information from technical documents. |
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Experience negotiating agreements and settlements. |
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Experience evaluating the effectiveness of pollution abatement equipment and discharge proposals. |
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Experience resolving environmental violations. |
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Experience writing environmental impact reports and position papers. |
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Experience communicating environmental laws, rules, and regulations to the public and explaining how these rules affect their individual situation. |
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Experience applying and interpreting laws and rules of the Safe Drinking Water Act. |
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Experience applying and interpreting Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules. |