Environmental Assistance Representative; Environmental Specialist III

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Is your passion environmental protection and helping others succeed? Do you enjoy engaging with diverse groups of professionals and communities, while making a meaningful impact across the State of Maine? If so, then we want to hear from you!

Opening Date: January 09, 2026

Closing Date: End of day February 02, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number:

Class Code: 9253

Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $25.43 - $35.68 Per Hour*

* This is a 7.33% Salary Adjustment) - 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 (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Assistance Representative to join our Office of Innovation and Assistance (OIA) in Augusta.

This position provides multimedia regulatory and technical assistance, helps guide the regulated community with understanding environmental requirements, and supports other special projects that advance the Department’s mission. Success in this position requires a solutions-driven mindset, strong communication and customer service skills, adaptability, a professional and respectful demeanor, and the ability to adeptly prioritize work independently while also contributing effectively to a collaborative team.

This position includes remote work and time spent in multiple office locations. Other core responsibilities include:

• Respond to on-call/general inquiries in a thorough and timely manner and track assistance via OIA’s databases
• Assist the public and regulated community in navigating the Maine Enterprise Licensing System (MELS)
• Evaluate and assist with licensing, environmental assessments, guidance documents, grant applications, and contracts
• Contribute and provide support to OIA initiatives and Department programs
• Oversee and coordinate the work of seasonal aides

For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Beth Callahan at:
Beth.

Callahan

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 educational institution.

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
  , and3+ weeks of vacation leave
  annually. 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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan
  – The State of Maine contributes
  14.11% of pay
  to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (Maine
  
  PERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
  – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per…