Title:  DEC Assistant Division Director

Overview

The Watershed Management Division seeks to recruit for an Assistant Division Director. The Division is comprised of approximately 100 full-time permanent water quality professionals, engineers, scientists, environmental analysts, and technicians all working on the holistic management of Vermont's surface water resources. The Division staff also grows seasonally with the support of dedicated temporary or seasonal staff that provide technical support to Division and program-specific initiatives and obligations.  

 

The Assistant Director position is responsible for management, administrative, planning and policy work involving the work of this large and busy division within the Department of Environmental Conservation. In collaboration with the Director, the position is responsible for leading and coordinating the overall work of the Division, ensuring the coordination and integration of all surface water programs. 

 

The job involves both proactive and reactive identification and resolution of issues - ranging from broad policy, programmatic analyses, and strategic planning to specific permitting coordination issues. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Division Director with considerable opportunity for independent action. 

 

The ideal candidate will have significant experience with the principles and practices of water resources management, knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and policies related to water resource management in Vermont, and the proven ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Who May Apply

This position, DEC Assistant Division Director (Job Requisition #54018), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kevin.Burke@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 generally performed in a standard office setting, but some field work may be necessary. Some work outside of regular duty hours can be expected. An incumbent may need to attend/chair a variety of public and private meetings, sometimes on short notice, and which may be held outside of the normal work schedule. Tight deadlines for reports and responses to federal or state legislative requests should be anticipated. The incumbent represents the Division in presenting conditions and controversial Issues and may

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in a physical or natural science, in public or business administration, in engineering, or in law AND three (3) years or more at or above a supervisory level in a field directly related to environmental conservation or natural resources management.

 

OR

 

Bachelor's degree in a physical or natural science, in engineering, or in a field closely related to natural resource management AND five (5) years or more at a professional level in a field directly related to environmental conservation or natural resources management INCLUDING three (3) years or more at or above a supervisory level in natural resources management.

 

OR

 

Associate's degree in a physical or natural science, in engineering, or in a field closely related to natural resource management AND seven (7) years or more at a professional level in a field directly related to environmental conservation or natural resources management INCLUDING three (3) years or more at or above a supervisory level in natural resources management.

 

OR

 

Nine (9) years or more at a professional level in a field directly related to environmental conservation or natural resources management INCLUDING three (3) years or more at or above a supervisory level in natural resources management.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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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.