Environmental Analyst V - Drinking Water Capacity Development Specialist - Limited Service

Vermont; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Public Drinking Water Program as an Environmental Analyst V, focusing on capacity development for disadvantaged water systems in Vermont. You'll work closely with team members to provide essential assistance, foster environmental justice, and create a meaningful impact in your community. This full-time, limited service position offers flexibility with an employee-friendly telework policy and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

80% State paid medical premium

Dental Plan at no cost for employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a natural resources field.
• Experience in providing technical and managerial assistance.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support disadvantaged water systems with technical assistance.
• Manage grants and contracts for capacity building.
• Engage in outreach and education efforts.

Skills

Teamwork

Environmental Justice

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological-life or physical science

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Environmental Analyst V - Drinking Water Capacity Development Specialist - Limited Service

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 46863
Overview

The Public Drinking Water Program is seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our Capacity Development Team.

The Capacity Development Specialist will work with a team of dedicated staff that focus on engaging with and supporting disadvantaged water systems in Vermont. The Capacity Development Program has a comprehensive strategy that supports water system officials by providing direct technical, managerial, and financial assistance, outreach, and education, as well as managing grants and contracts that support capacity building initiatives.

This job could be for you if:

• You are passionate about drinking water and environmental justice,
• You enjoy learning new things and applying a diverse set of knowledge and skills to an everchanging set of problems and questions,
• You appreciate teamwork and are good at coordinating project work with internal and external partners,
• You are motivated and driven. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked. You take ownership of your projects and tasks and want to make a difference.

The Agency of Natural Resources and Drinking Water Program has an employee-friendly telework policy, requiring staff (once trained) to work from the office as little as a few days a month. The rest of the days, staff are welcome to work in the office as they wish or work from their productive home offices. The position is limited service for 5 years, with the potential to become long-term, and when considering salary, remember that benefits are worth ~30% of your total compensation.

Have an impact where you live and other similar towns in Vermont by helping water systems improve their technical, managerial and financial capacity!

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Analyst V - Drinking Water Capacity Development Specialist - Limited Service (Job Requisition #46863), 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 the duration of this position or other details, please contact Megan Young at [e-mail] .
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

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, and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree 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.

OR

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 one (1) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.

OR

Five (5) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.


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
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

About the company

Vermont (/vərˈmɒnt/) is a northeastern state in the New England region of the United States.

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