Conservation Aide - Seasonal - 2 Positions

CONSERVATION AIDE – Seasonal

2 Positions

(Overboard Discharge)

The Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Water Quality Management is accepting applications to fill 2 seasonal positions (from June 13^th to August 18^th) for Conservation Aides in the Augusta region.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:  Conservation Aides assist the OBD Inspection Coordinator with inspections of Overboard Discharge (OBD) treatment systems throughout Maine.  OBD systems are specialized wastewater treatment systems that treat household or commercial sewage and then discharge the treated effluent to a receiving water body.  Duties include: Using a State vehicle to travel throughout Maine—mostly coastal areas, locating and accessing OBD systems; inspection and documentation of system conditions; meeting with/contact owners about their systems’ operations; coordinate with service contractors to facilitate repair work; follow up on failed inspections; and data entry/management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Knowledge and/or experience with conservation/technical field work and a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicant must possess a valid Class C driver’s license or better.

Preference will be given to those with previous experience performing OBD system inspections and familiarity with the DEP Water Program database(s). Knowledge of biology, chemistry, engineering, ecology, marine sciences and mechanical equipment maintenance is helpful.

• Email, photocopied and facsimile applications are accepted (see left panel of this posting). The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.

Job offer to new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver’s license check if applicable.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY:

March 28, 2022

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 ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 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 ($350.40 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.16% 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 four weeks 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 benefitsfor State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.