Environmental Analyst III - Environmental Assistance Office - Limited Service

Environmental Analyst III - Environmental Assistance Office - Limited Service

Are you looking to join a team that helps connect Vermonters in need with services and resources to assist them with addressing environmental violations? Are you interested in helping Vermonters understand environmental rules and regulations?

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking a versatile and driven candidate to join our team in the Environmental Assistance Office, a program that focuses on proactively working with the public to prevent environmental violations through effective outreach and engagement with individuals and communities.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Communicating with the public on their questions about DEC's permits, programs, and regulations.
• Administering the Healthy Homes Initiative, including creating program documents, forms, and outreach materials; running annual award cycles; drafting award letters, contracts, and grants; reviewing and approving deliverables and invoices; creating standard operating procedures; and tracking projects and performance measures.
• Creating and maintaining outreach materials, guides, and trainings.
• Working with internal program staff and external partners to develop and update the program.

This position is a limited-service position, meaning that funding is approved for a term. Benefits and pay are identical to a permanent service position. The current term for the position is authorized until December 31, 2026.

Work is accomplished primarily in a standard office setting but can require travel to various meetings or site visits, for which access to reliable transportation for in-state travel may occasionally be necessary. This work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Assistance Office Program Manager.

This position, Environmental Analyst III - Environmental Assistance Office - Limited Service (Job Requisition #53322), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Megan.Cousino@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Field work may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, construction sites during all weather conditions and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Bachelor's degree or higher in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field.

OR

Three (3) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.