Title:  Environmental Analyst III - District Wetlands Ecologist

Overview

Do you want to help protect Vermont’s environment? Are you a problem solver? Can you quickly establish rapport with people you meet? The Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking a Wetlands Ecologist (Environmental Analyst III) to support regulatory review of projects and complaints to ensure compliance with the Vermont Wetland Rules. The right candidate must demonstrate responsibility, organization, and independence. 

 

This position is responsible for:

• Traveling throughout the state to identify wetlands in the field, reviews development projects, investigates complaints, and evaluates wetland permit applications.  
• Communicating daily with landowners, municipalities, consultants, and government colleagues regarding wetland protections.  May involve interviewing respondents with compliance issues.
• Collecting relevant, meaningful evidence of wetland compliance issues such as photographic images, geospatial information, and interview notes.
• Documenting communications and findings in databases, reports, email, and field applications.

 

Preferred candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication skills 
• Technical writing skill
• Wetland related experience including knowledge of wetland ecology, delineation, and functional assessment
• Knowledge of enforcement law 

 

This work is performed under the supervision of the Wetlands Program Manager as part of a collaborative team of 9 staff who primarily telework when not in the field. Considerations for teleworking on non-field days are a strong possibility in consultation with the supervisor.  
 

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Analyst III - District Wetlands Ecologist (Job Requisition #51065), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

 

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

 

Level I: 51065

Level II: 51141

Level III: 51142
 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Laura.Lapierre@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. Field work 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 differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field.

 

OR

 

Three (3) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.
 

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.