Environmental Specialist III

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Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $52,887.07 - $74,207.10 (per year) (Salary Schedule) *Salary includes a 7.33% stipend* Office/Bureau: Environmental Office - Region 4 (Eastern Maine) Location: Bangor, ME Opening Date: January 16, 2026 Closing Date: February 2, 2026 Job

Description:

MaineDOT's Regional Environmental Coordinators serve as the primary Environmental Office staff for Regional, Capital, and Maintenance & Operations programs. They are production focused with an emphasis on aiding in project delivery by providing technical, biological, regulatory and process information related to environmental stewardship required by state and federal laws.

This position serves maintenance facilities and project staff within MaineDOT's Region 4 (Office Location: Bangor) which encompasses the greater Bangor and downeast area. Variability in day to day job tasks is expected.

• Perform natural resource assessments including wetland identification and stream determinations; • Coordinate and clearly communicate verbally and in writing within MaineDOT and with outside agencies, contractors, municipalities and the public; • Apply the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and the Maine Natural Resources Protection Act to MaineDOT activities; • Provide clear, concise, and informative supporting documentation for permitting and review activities following standard operating procedures; • Review contractor-prepared Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Control Plans and provide construction technical assistance on Best Management Practices for Erosion and Sedimentation Control; • General knowledge of MaineDOT hazardous waste and groundwater quality policies, Maintenance Camp audit participation and M&O applicable trainings such as Green Book training; • Perform basic hydrologic assessments: watershed delineation and basic channel flow determination.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following

experience:

A six (6) year combination of

education:

and/or

experience:

in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering which includes two (2) years of environmental

experience:

Qualifying

education:

must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited

education:

al institution. Application Instructions: Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. If have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov Why join our team? No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total

compensation:

package, including: Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. Wellness – We care

about:

you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy. Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value). Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive

benefits:

package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn

about:

additional wellness

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for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note:

Benefits:

may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your

skills:

Applicants demonstrate job

requirements:

in differing ways, and we appreciate that many

skills:

and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal

Opportunity:

employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

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what you:

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