Environmental Specialist III - Nonpoint Source Program - Maine Department of Environmental Protection
This position provides direct support for the Nonpoint Source Program, which administers federal water quality grants authorized under Sections 319 and 604(b) of the Clean Water Act. Funds are passed through to organizations (usually 10 - 12 per year) working to protect or restore surface waters across the State of Maine. Typical sub-grant recipients include municipalities and Soil & Water Conservation Districts. This position provides technical assistance to prospective grantees, manages active grant projects, and ensures that funded work is both effective at protecting or restoring water quality and meets state and federal guidelines. The position also conducts stream water quality monitoring and habitat assessment, lake watershed surveys and watershed analysis to identify pollution sources and stressors and supports the development and implementation of watershed-based plans. There will be hybrid remote/in-person work opportunities with this position after management approval and following the DEP Telework Policy.
For more information on the specifics of the position, please contact Alex Wong at: (207) 694-9533.
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