SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROGEOLOGIST

Opening Date:

September 30, 2024

Closing Date:

October 16, 2024

Location:

Bangor

Position #:

08300-2073

Position Type:

Full Time 

Class Code:

9482

Grade/Salary:

Grade 28 (Supervisory) - $63,689.60 - $90,438.40 Per Year*

*This is earning potential over the course of nine steps, new hires generally start at step one.  Annual step increases are based on performance reviews and authorization of such increases.

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, is seeking to fill a Senior Environmental Hydrogeologist vacancy in Bangor.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position manages the petroleum remediation program in the Department’s Eastern Maine Regional Office in Bangor. The position develops conceptual site models to establish appropriate risk-based clean-up goals that are protective of human health and the environment; conducts site cleanups; assigns work to subordinates; oversees work performed by staff and contractors to ensure that regulations and guidelines are followed; and prepares annual budgets for site cleanups to ensure that sites are remediated in an efficient and effective manner. As a working supervisor, this position spends about 60% of the time on site investigation, mitigation, and remediation in support to bureau programs. The position collaborates with staff throughout the Department to achieve clean-up goals and assists with other project work as needed. The position also provides hydrogeologic support to other bureau programs including RCRA, Solid Waste, Uncontrolled Sites, Brownfield, VRAP, and PFAS programs.  

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Hiring Manager, Sean Dougherty, at: (207) 441-7159 or sean.dougherty@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in geology or a related field.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Licensed as a Maine Licensed Geologist by the Board of Licensure of Geologists and Soil Scientists.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in oral and written communication of technical information to a wide variety of audiences, including presentations in public forums.
• Experience with GIS mapping and electronic data management skills.
• Demonstrated experience bringing groups, particularly project teams of technical staff, to consensus. 
• Demonstrated experience coordinating work efforts with other government entities (towns, other state agencies, or federal agencies). 
• Ability to identify and analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and make sound, cost-effective decisions.
• Ability to manage projects and personnel in order to meet project deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter, and current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.

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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 Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 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.  
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

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. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you.  Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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