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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Environmental Specialist III
Opening Date: August 21, 2026
Closing Date: September 3, 2026
Job Class Code: 9253
Grade: 23 (Pro/Tech)
Salary: $52,894.40 - $74,214.40*
- This is inclusive of a 7.33% recruitment and retention stipend
Position Number: 02000-3566
Location: Augusta
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
This position allows for partial telework with management approval.
Core Responsibilities:
Join the Maine CDC’s Maine CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) as a Data Coordinator and serve as a key player in our multidisciplinary team’s efforts to control and prevent childhood lead poisoning. Your role on this integrated team will be to coordinate our case management data and database. This includes data on cases and the case management workflow, as well as data from environmental lead investigations in homes, including laboratory analyses of lead in dust, soil, and water, and clinical blood lead testing data. You will use this knowledge to maintain and improve our childhood lead poisoning case management and surveillance informatics system, the Childhood Health and Environmental Surveillance System (CHESS) used to track environmental lead investigations and abatement orders and monitor children’s blood lead levels. You will also play a leading role in efforts to maintain and enhance a Blood Lead Module in ImmPact, Maine’s Immunization Information System, which allows providers to view and report patients’ blood lead test histories to CLPPP.
You will also:
- Collaborate with Information Technology staff to troubleshoot database issues;
- Schedule and ensure coverage for daily, mission-critical data transfer routines;
- Be responsible for data quality assurance routines;
- Serve as helpdesk support and an expert trainer for the Blood Lead Module in the ImmPact Immunization Information System;
- Train co-workers to use our database and update database documentation and user manuals;
- Write reports and queries to fulfill data requests and support program operations; and
- Coordinate contracts and monitor contract expenditures with informatics vendors.
- Work with team members to maintain a quality assurance program through consistent communication, shared accountability, and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Monitor case outcomes and data trends, and work with colleagues to identify and resolve issues in order to strengthen the Program’s public health impact.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Preferred candidates will also have:
- Experience using, maintaining, and troubleshooting cloud-based SQL server databases;
- Experience with conducting data quality assurance and control;
- Ability to plan and implement database changes, develop appropriate testing plans, and modify data systems to support programmatic functions;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to provide trainings on technical information to a variety of audiences.
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.
Application Information:
For questions about this position, please contact Crystal Arbour at [email protected]
Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
To request a paper application, please contact [email protected]
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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 and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 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 contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards 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 non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six 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.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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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