Senior Environmental Policy & Sustainability Lead

Rise Social Inc.; Barre (VT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Leave plan

FMLI

Pension plan

Deferred compensation 457(b)

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Life insurance

Wellness program

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Vermont Agency of Transportation is seeking an experienced AOT Manager III to lead Environmental Policy & Sustainability initiatives, develop policy recommendations, and coordinate with state and federal partners. You will manage contractors, oversee budgets, and drive performance improvement across programs.

Ideal candidates bring strong program management, policy analysis, and communication skills, with the ability to navigate regulatory frameworks and influence leadership and

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications require management experience in policy development, program evaluation, or budgeting.
• Experience in highway maintenance, engineering, construction, or planning is a plus.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute business processes to implement new program initiatives.
• Conduct research and analyses to support policy recommendations and performance reporting.
• Manage contractor and vendor procurement, budget, and invoicing.
• Coordinate with state, federal, and local agencies and stakeholders.
• Advise agency leads on policy development and legislative proposals.
• Represent the Agency at meetings and public hearings; address media inquiries.

Skills

Program management

Policy analysis

Budget planning

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

Job description

The Vermont Agency of Transportation is seeking an experienced AOT Manager III to lead Environmental Policy & Sustainability initiatives, develop policy recommendations, and coordinate with state and federal partners. You will manage contractors, oversee budgets, and drive performance improvement across programs.

Ideal candidates bring strong program management, policy analysis, and communication skills, with the ability to navigate regulatory frameworks and influence leadership and