AOT Manager II - Environmental Policy & Sustainability

State of Vermont; Barre, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium

Dental plan

Paid holidays

FMLI

Pension plan

457(b) deferred compensation

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Life insurance

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Vermont seeks an experienced AOT Manager II to lead Environmental Policy & Sustainability initiatives within the Transportation Agency. The role focuses on advancing EV deployment, energy, pollution reduction, resilience planning, and policy development.

Candidates should excel in research, GIS, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include executing new programs, coordinating procurement and budgets, and advising leadership on policy and legislative

Qualifications

• Associate Degree AND 5+ years of management experience in policy, planning, program evaluation or budgeting.
• High school diploma or equivalent AND 7+ years of management experience in the same areas.
• Note: Some positions may require registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute business processes to implement new program initiatives.
• Complete research and analyses to support policy recommendations and performance reports.
• Manage contractor and vendor procurement, budget, and invoicing.
• Coordinate with Agency staff and other state, federal and local agencies and stakeholders.
• Inform and advise program leads and leadership on policy development and legislative proposals.
• Represent the Agency at meetings with communities and funding partners.
• Support presentations of program and funding information to the General Assembly and at public hearings.
• Address media inquiries.

Skills

Geographic Information Systems

Project management

Public administration

Technical analyses

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

Job description

Title: AOT Manager II - Environmental Policy & Sustainability

Application Deadline Date: 10/19/2026

Department: Transportation Agency

Location:

Barre, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $35.66

Maximum Salary: $55.92

Overview

The Agency of Transportation's (AOT) Environmental Policy and Sustainability Program is seeking a high-performing, multi-tasking individual to launch and manage sustainability initiatives.

There is an evolving and growing need for sustainability to be considered and fostered in the transportation sector. This often generates the need to establish, launch, implement and evaluate new ideas. The focus areas evolve over time as new programs emerge from laws passed by the General Assembly and the Governor, policies by Administration or Agency leadership, or as the result of federal laws and policies. Initiatives may include:

• Accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles through incentives programs and electric vehicle charging deployment
• Energy consumption and/or generation
• Pollution reduction and analysis
• Resilience planning
• Tools development and maintenance
• Permitting efficiencies and policy development across more traditional environmental topics like land use, water quality, soils, and habitat connectivity.

Responsibilities Include:

• Establish and execute supporting businesses processes required to implement new program initiatives.
• Complete research and technical analyses to aid in the development of policy recommendations, reports on performance, and implementation of continuous improvements.
• Manage contractor and vendor procurement, budget, and invoicing.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships, and coordinate with Agency staff, other state, federal and local agencies, and stakeholders that are involved with or are affected by the implementation of a new program or initiative.
• Inform and advise other Agency program leads, and at times leadership, on the development and evaluation of policies and legislative proposals that lead to new programs or initiatives.
• Represent the Agency at meetings with communities, state and federal agencies, funding partners, and other interested parties.
• Support the presentation of programmatic and funding information to the General Assembly, and at public hearings and groups as needed.
• Address media inquiries.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience in technical analyses, geographic information systems, project management and public administration, is a critical thinker, has excellent written and verbal communication skills, and can foster positive working relationships.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Manager II - Environmental Policy & Sustainability (Job Requisition #55853), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Duties are performed in office and field settings. Incumbents should possess private means of transportation. Attendance at public meetings and hearings is required. Evening or weekend work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree AND five (5) years or more of management experience in one or more the following areas (a) development of program rules and policies; (b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans: (c) program evaluation; or (d) budget preparation OR highway maintenance, engineering, construction, planning or a combination thereof.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) years or more of management experience in one or more the following areas (a) development of program rules and policies; (b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans: (c) program evaluation; or (d) budget preparation OR highway maintenance, engineering, construction, planning or a combination thereof.

Special Requirements

Note: Some positions may require registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Total Compensation

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: 12 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.