Senior Technician (24-73)

Augusta , Maine , United States | Engineering | Full-time

Apply by: June 3, 2024

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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $54,620.80 - $73,756.80/Annually (Salary Schedule (https://apps.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/bhrsalary/jobs.pl?pagenum=4&pagereq=\ActSal\Sal_Spec_Tab_03_Exec.asp?Spec_No=04&Grade=26) )

Office/Bureau: Environmental Office

Location: Augusta, ME

Position Number: 02500-1718

Opening Date: May 17, 2024

Closing Date: June 3, 2024

Job Description:

This position is in the MaineDOT Environmental Office. The position is responsible for environmental support during construction activities and ensures contractors follow regulatory commitments. These commitments primarily come from processes under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) umbrella, Army Corps of Engineers permits, State of Maine Natural Resources Protection Act permits, and agreements with Federal and State fisheries and wildlife agencies. They also serve as a technical expert and support for resident and inspection staff for the Bridge, Highway, and Multimodal programs. The position requires a lot of travel time between projects and time in the field covering a large geographic area.

Tasks include:

• Review of Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Control Plan (SEWPCP) for all assigned projects.

• Participating in regular site inspections to ensure compliance.

• Participate in regular progress meetings for ongoing projects.

• Document all site inspections (photos and notes) into project files located in the CPD e-file.

• Train/ educate construction staff and contractors on construction best management practices.

• Review draft contract documents for constructability and language review.

• Assist in trainings for new MaineDOT Environmental Office staff on construction.

• Advise residents and inspections on best in water work practices for water management.

• Assist in MaineDOT efforts to update specifications and BMP manuals.

• Assist construction team in submittal of work start notifications required by Army Corps of Engineers. Quality and timely communication with team members.

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

Eight (8) years of experience in engineering -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and four (4) years of engineering experience -OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and six (6) years of experience in engineering.

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 you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email atjobs.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 , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ 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 ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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 ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% 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 (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

  Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

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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