Environmental Analyst VI - Stormwater Permitting Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Pension and retirement options

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The State of Vermont’s Department of Environmental Conservation seeks an Environmental Analyst VI for the Construction & Industrial Stormwater Permitting Section in Montpelier. This full-time, permanent role leads regulatory, technical, and outreach activities for construction and industrial stormwater permits across regional districts.

You will review CGP/INDC/MSGP permits, provide EPSC guidance, conduct field inspections, and support enforcement actions while coordinating with colleagues to

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

• Perform advanced reviews of state stormwater discharge permits, evaluating complex engineering plans, EPSC plan sets, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), and site designs under the CGP, INDC, and MSGP to ensure full alignment with state water quality standards.
• Offer direct, in-field support, technical design guidance, and outreach to developers, contractors, and municipal partners regarding EPSC practices at active construction sites within the assigned district.
• Evaluate industrial stormwater controls and provide on-site technical guidance to help industrial facilities meet permit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with construction and industrial stormwater regulations by conducting or overseeing field inspections, tracking reporting, investigating non-compliance issues, and actively contributing to enforcement actions.
• Identify and implement improvements to internal program workflows, review procedures, and inspection protocols to increase overall efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure that general permits, guidance documents, and regulatory forms remain accurate, current, and aligned with environmental standards.
• Serve as an expert witness or technical representative for the Section in public hearings, administrative meetings, and formal legal proceedings, as needed.

Education

Master's degree or higher in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

The State of Vermont’s Department of Environmental Conservation seeks an Environmental Analyst VI for the Construction & Industrial Stormwater Permitting Section in Montpelier. This full-time, permanent role leads regulatory, technical, and outreach activities for construction and industrial stormwater permits across regional districts.

You will review CGP/INDC/MSGP permits, provide EPSC guidance, conduct field inspections, and support enforcement actions while coordinating with colleagues to