Environmental Permitting Center Lead Analyst

Environmental Conservation; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is launching a new permit center in January 2027 and seeks an Environmental Analyst VI to serve as a central point of contact for the permitting process.

You will review project information, determine required environmental permits, communicate with applicants and the public, and coordinate with DEC program staff to provide accurate guidance and jurisdictional determinations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biological-life or physical science, engineering, social science, data science, or environmental/natural resources field plus 2+ years natural resources experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in new, evolving environments.
• Effective at independent work and cross-department collaboration.
• Problem-solving orientation and ability to help navigate complex information.

Responsibilities

• Review project information and determine required environmental permits.
• Communicate with applicants and the public.
• Coordinate with DEC program staff to ensure accurate guidance and jurisdictional determinations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通 skills

Education

Master's degree + 2+ years natural resources experience OR Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is launching a new permit center in January 2027 and seeks an Environmental Analyst VI to serve as a central point of contact for the permitting process.

You will review project information, determine required environmental permits, communicate with applicants and the public, and coordinate with DEC program staff to provide accurate guidance and jurisdictional determinations.