Title:  Agricultural Conservation Mapping Tech - Temporary

Overview

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is seeking a temporary Agricultural Conservation Mapping Tech in the Water Quality Division to support tracking and accounting of agricultural field conservation practices. 

The Agricultural Conservation Mapping Tech will follow established methods and routine procedures to perform tasks with a high level of attention to detail. Tasks completed by this position will include:

• File and track agricultural field practice implementation records submitted by farmers and partners.
• Review records for completeness and accuracy.
• Reach out to farmers and partners to request further information or records.
• Map field practice implementation data in the Partner Database, a user-friendly geospatial database.
• Respond to inquiries from farmers, partners and the general public.
• Compile information to be used in documents, reports or outreach materials.
• Support team members with other duties as required.

The Agricultural Data Entry Technician may also visit farms across the State of Vermont to assess implementation of field practices and will track and report the outcomes of these visits. 

This is a temporary position expected to start August 3, 2026 and end on or before March 26, 2027. This is anticipated to be a hybrid remote position, with some of the computer-based work able to be performed from home. It is anticipated that this position will work between 20 and 30 hours per week, with the number of hours worked varying depending on current need.

This is an exciting opportunity for short-term, flexible work that fits with your schedule and lifestyle. Although this individual must be able to fulfill tasks independently, they will be working with a motivated and friendly team. This work will contribute to statewide clean water goals and will support the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Market's mission to facilitate the growth and viability of agriculture in Vermont while protecting the working landscape, human health, animal health, plant health, consumers and the environment.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 16 will be $19.27 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $29.77 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Agricultural Conservation Mapping Tech - Temporary (Job Requisition #55276), 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 Sonia.Howlett@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.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year or more of office clerical experience.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial support or related area.

OR

One (1) year or more of full-time college level study in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field.

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Technician I with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer