Environmental Analyst V - Pollution Prevention Specialist - Limited Service

Vermont; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation seeks an Environmental Analyst V to work on pollution prevention and emerging contaminants. This role requires collaboration with a small team, providing technical assistance, conducting data analysis, and managing grants. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in environmental sciences and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits

80% State paid medical premium

Generous leave plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a natural resources field.
• Thorough understanding of pollution prevention strategies.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews and technical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in PFAS and emerging contaminants mitigation.
• Conduct literature reviews and data analysis for source reduction.
• Develop pollution prevention strategies and manage grants.

Skills

Technical knowledge of emerging contaminants

Data management and analysis

Public communication skills

Technical writing skills

Collaboration with diverse stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological-life or physical science

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation's (VTDEC) Waste Management and Prevention Division seeks someone motivated to help others reduce pollution and its impacts. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in chemistry, toxicity, environmental health, emerging contaminants and pollution prevention and will work as part of the Residuals Management & Emerging Contaminants Program.

This position will assist VTDEC by: (1) providing technical assistance across DEC in support of its PFAS and other emerging contaminant source reduction efforts; (2) conducting literature reviews and data collection/analysis to prioritize emerging contaminant source reduction efforts; (3) developing pollution prevention strategies and technical assistance through participation in trainings, on-site facility or community level assessments, committees, meetings, and conferences/trainings; (4) managing grants focused on pollution prevention/emerging contaminants; and (5) providing education/outreach focused on pollution prevention/emerging contaminant source reduction efforts.

This position will work closely with a small team and the Director of the Waste Management and Prevention Division. The Agency of Natural Resources and this Division have an employee-friendly telework policy, which allows staff, once trained and with supervisor approval, 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 home offices. When considering salary, remember that benefits are worth ~30% of total compensation.

Applicants should submit a cover letter with their resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge of emerging contaminants, their fate and transport, mitigation, treatment, destruction, and alternatives/green chemistry
• Experience working with and communicating scientific information to facilities and at the community level
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with diverse stakeholders, including the public
• Strong technical and non-technical writing skills
• Experience with data management and analysis

As of July 14, 2025, the step 1 rate for pay grade 24 will be $29.15 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Analyst V - Pollution Prevention Specialist - Limited Service (Job Requisition #51984), 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 [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 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

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