Fuel Inspector

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Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (and Boards)

Job Class Code:8237 
Grade: 21/Professional & Technical
Salary: $24.13-$33.77/Hour (Salary includes 12% Stipend)
Location: Statewide

Opening Date: February 18, 2026

Closing Date:  March 8, 2026

Are you a Maine Master Oil & Gas Technician interested in: 

• Setting your own schedule, while splitting your time between working from home and in the field;
• Inspecting the work of other fuel technicians to ensure it complies with laws, adopted standards, and the Fuel Board Rules;
• Driving a company car (for work-use only), with no need to pay for gas or wear and tear on your personal vehicle?

If so, then consider taking your career to the next level by becoming a state Fuel Inspector with the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation.

While you’re working, you can rest easy knowing that you have access to the State of Maine’s benefits package, which includes:

• 8+ weeks of paid time off annually (including sick, vacation, and holidays),
• Robust health care coverage for you and your family (that includes wellness programs like no-cost knee/hip surgery as well as unlimited no-cost consultations with nutritional counselors), and
• An additional 13.29% of your salary contributed to your retirement account by the State of Maine
• The Department will also pay for approved 15 hour current National Electrical Code update courses and certification renewal.

During a typical day, you can expect to:

• Inspect oil, solid fuel and gas installations for compliance with laws, adopted  standards, and the Fuel Board Rules;
• Conduct investigations of complaints filed with the Fuel Board,
• Advise and instruct fuel technicians licensed in Maine as to the correct use and implementation of state laws and national codes.
• Coordinating travel arrangements to inspection sites, which may involve reimbursable overnight stays.

Because this work involves enforcing fuel codes for other fuel technicians, private work on the side is not permitted.

Minimum qualifications:

Possession of a Maine Master Oil & Solid Fuel License and Propane & Natural Gas License.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Licensed as a Master Oil/Solid Fuel and Propane & Natural Gas Technician in Maine.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

• Very familiar with state laws and national standards pertaining to the regulation of oil, solid fuel and gas installations in Maine.
• Understand the codes adopted by the Fuel Board.
• Experience using computer-based word processor and spreadsheet programs

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Dale Hersey at [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, 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%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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 ($387.92 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees. 

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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