Title: Environmental Technician IV - Air Quality and Climate Division - Temporary

Application Deadline Date: 08/10/2026

Req ID: 55546

Department: Environmental Conservation

Location:

Bennington, VT, US

Position Type: Temporary

Schedule Type: Part-Time

Minimum Salary: $25.08

Maximum Salary: N/A

Overview

Independently reviews and analyzes permits for proposed projects and plans for consistency with policies, statutes, regulations, rules, and environmental impact and prepares recommendations for alternatives; independently researches, collects, analyzes, and enters information into, and maintains databases and draft reports; independently prepares, develops, presents and distributes informational and educational materials; independently conducts field work, including project reviews, site inspections, investigations and the preparation of draft recommendations for regulatory compliance, including enforcement in regulatory programs. Participate in the training of staff, and may represents the state in public meetings and in legal proceedings. May recommend technical and administrative program changes; plans, develops and implements environmental plans, programs; reviews and processes grant loan application. Performs related duties as required.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Technician IV - Air Quality and Climate Division - Temporary (Job Requisition #55546), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Bennet.Leon@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

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. Fieldwork may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste; 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 and conflicting opinions may be encountered on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, a biological life or physical science, math, or natural resources field AND three 3 years or more at or above a technical level in an environmental or natural resources field.

OR

Associate's degree in engineering, a biological life or physical science, math, or natural resources field AND five 5 years or more of experience at or above a technical level in an environmental or natural resources field.

OR

Two 2 years or more of experience as an Environmental Technician III.

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.