Enviro Permit Navigator: Project Scoping Lead

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Leave plan

FMLI

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenes

Life insurance

Job summary

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is launching a new permit center in January 2027 and seeks two motivated professionals to join the team as Enviro Analyst VI - Permit Review & Project Scoping Services - Limited Service.

This role offers a unique opportunity to create a centralized, front-door experience for Vermonters navigating environmental permitting, helping project developers, property owners, and the public understand permit requirements through clear, timely

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field AND two (2) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.
• Bachelor's degree in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field AND three (3) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.
• Six (6) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact for DEC's permitting process
• Review project information and determine which environmental permits are required
• Communicate with applicants and the public for project intake, clarification, and follow-up
• Coordinate closely with DEC program staff to ensure accurate permit guidance and alignment on jurisdictional considerations

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of experience in a natural resources field

6+ years of experience in engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field

Job description

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is launching a new permit center in January 2027 and seeks two motivated professionals to join the team as Enviro Analyst VI - Permit Review & Project Scoping Services - Limited Service.

This role offers a unique opportunity to create a centralized, front-door experience for Vermonters navigating environmental permitting, helping project developers, property owners, and the public understand permit requirements through clear, timely