Location: Bangor,Maine,United States
ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING SUPERVISOR
Opening Date:
November 13, 2024
Closing Date:
December 03, 2024
Location:
Bangor
Position #:
08320-1440
Position Type:
Full Time
Class Code:
9274
Grade/Salary:
Grade 28 (Supervisory) - $63,689.60 - $90,438.40 Per Year
The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Land Resources (BLR) announces an Environmental Licensing Supervisor vacancy in Bangor.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is a Regional Licensing Supervisor for the Licensing Division in the Bureau of Land Resources. This position is one of three regional managers responsible for overseeing permitting and compliance activities under the laws administered by the Land Bureau, including the Site Location of Development Law, Wind Energy Act, Stormwater Management Law and Natural Resources Protection Act. This position supervises licensing staff performing permit application reviews and is responsible for hiring and training new staff. This position must effectively communicate technical information with a wide variety of audiences, provide excellent customer service, ensure timely, accurate, and consistent action on project proposals and compliance issues, and assist with drafting guidance documents and Department rules. This position often provides guidance for and operates within an environment that requires conflict resolution skills and regular communication with the regulated community. This position also must work well as part of a team and be able to coordinate and collaborate with managers in other regional offices. This position analyzes complex legal and regulatory findings utilizing a variety of technical, scientific and legal information. This position is responsible for management of the most complex projects including those with regional or statewide significance and with the greatest probability of review by the Board of Environmental Protection or the courts. Leadership, high performance, and timeliness are the core responsibilities of this supervisory position.
For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Jessica Damon at: (207) 446-1216 or Jessica.Damon@maine.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced education, training, and/or experience in environmental science or a related scientific field and demonstrated experience directing, assigning, and appraising work for project teams, analyzing and processing permits, applications, licenses, and technical information, and drafting policies, rules, regulations, and/or complex technical documents in a scientific and/or legal field. Experience as a team lead with caseload oversight is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and/or experience:
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental and land use laws, rules, regulations and policies
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and utilize complex technical and legal information
- Ability to interpret and explain federal and state statutes and regulations
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a 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.
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