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Career Opportunity Bulletin

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

CODE: 925200 PAY GRADE: 21 ($15.70 – 21.17/hr.)

Value of State-paid Health and Dental Insurance:

100% State Contribution (base salary less than or equal to $30,000.00 as of July 1, 2009) $356.62 biweekly (Health: $343.33 biweekly / Dental: $13.29 biweekly)
95% State Contribution (base salary greater than $30,000.00 or equal to $79,999.00 as of July 1, 2009) $339.45 biweekly (Health: $326.16 biweekly / Dental: $13.29 biweekly)
90% State Contribution (base salary greater than $79,999.00 as of July 1, 2009) $322.28 biweekly (Health: $308.99 biweekly / Dental: $13.29 biweekly)

Value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement: 19.96 % of pay

LAST UPDATE : June 26, 2009

CLOSING DATE: Until Canceled

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Qualified applicants will be placed on an Employment Register for this classification.
An on-line application is required for this job title and must be submitted even if you are currently on any other registers.
THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM MUST BE COMPLETE IN ORDER TO BE EVALUATED.
Your application evaluation results will be e-mailed to the address you use to login to your online account.

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.

TESTING PROCEDURE:

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.

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 FORM

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II(925200)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Your responses on this form will be the basis making a numerical evaluation of your background training and experience (your final score).
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:

Work experience must be full time equivalent (40 Hours/Week).

To convert credit hours to months of experience use the following calculations:
Total Credit Hours ÷ 2.5 = Months of Experience.

*Please select the statement which best describes your education and/or experience:*
	I have a Bachelors Degree which includes 15 credit hours of science or engineering courses.
	I have an Associates Degree which includes 15 credit hours of science or engineering courses AND at least two years of experience in an environmental science or related area.
	I have at least four years of experience in an environmental science or related area.
	I have less than four years of experience in environmental science or related area.

Directions: Indicate your skill level by checking the appropriate boxes for each item listed.

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/ Education	Competent/ Experienced	Expert
Experience in biology, geology, engineering, ecology, or chemistry.
Experience with land pollution.
Experience with air pollution.
Experience with water pollution.
Experience with standard laboratory practices and procedures.
Experience in environmental sampling, monitoring, and testing methods, practices and equipment.
Experience using data evaluation techniques.
Experience with hazardous materials and their chemical characteristics.
Knowledge of and experience applying State and Federal environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of courtroom and hearing procedures.
Experience applying investigative techniques.
Experience assessing environmental impact.
Experience extracting and applying information from technical documents.
Experience negotiating agreements and settlements.
Experience evaluating the effectiveness of pollution abatement equipment and discharge proposals.
Experience resolving environmental violations.
Experience writing environmental impact reports and position papers.
Experience communicating environmental laws, rules, and regulations to the public and explaining how these rules affect their individual situation.
Experience communicating environmental laws, rules, and regulations to the public and explaining how these rules affect their individual situation.
Experience communicating environmental laws, rules, and regulations to the public and explaining how these rules affect their individual situation.
Experience applying and interpreting Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules.