Title:  Environmental Analyst IV - Compliance and Enforcement Specialist

Overview

The Wastewater Management Program seeks a Compliance and Enforcement Specialist to join our team. This position will serve as the Program's lead for compliance and enforcement issues in coordination with the Program's technical analysts, wastewater NPDES permittees, and DEC's Environmental Enforcement Officers to protect Vermont's surface waters. 

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Sampling the wastewater discharges of all Significant Industrial Users permitted under the State's Pretreatment Program each year;
• Investigating wastewater noncompliance issues;
• Supporting the Pretreatment Program to meet annual inspection targets;
• Drafting inspection reports, notices of alleged violations, enforcement referral documents, and compliance procedure documents and citations.

 

Because issues can occur any time, the person in this role will be expected to mobilize quickly, often the same day, to support noncompliance investigations, including occasional duties outside regular working hours.

 

The ideal candidate must possess solid technical writing skills, ability to speak effectively in public, including in formal hearings and court proceedings, an understanding of proper operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems, knowledge of State and Federal Environmental Regulations applicable to wastewater treatment facilities, experience in collecting wastewater and surface water samples using proper analytical techniques, including using an automatic composite sampler, analyzing samples in the field for parameters such as pH, temperature, turbidity and dissolved oxygen. 

 

This position requires equipment to be used that the candidate must be able to lift and carry 50lbs at times.

 

As of July 14, 2025, the step 1 rate for pay grade 25 will be $30.92 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Analyst IV - Compliance and Enforcement Specialist (Job Requisition #52987), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Heather.Collins@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, and 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

Master's degree or higher in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field AND two (2) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.

 

OR

 

Bachelor's degree in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field AND three (3) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.

 

OR

 

Six (6) 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.